Potassium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H300, H310, H314, H317, H330, H340, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance

Signal word

Danger Danger

Hazard statements

H270 May intensify fire; oxidizer H300 Fatal if swallowed H310 Fatal in contact with skin H330 Fatal if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H340 May cause genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H270 May intensify fire; oxidizer H300 Fatal if swallowed H310 Fatal in contact with skin H330 Fatal if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H340 May cause genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P370 + P378 IN CASE OF FIRE: Use water to extinguish. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. CO2 or Halon may provide limited control. P305 + P331 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove Contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue Rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P302 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P405 Store locked up. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 EU/EEC Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep;/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P370 + P378 IN CASE OF FIRE: Use water to extinguish. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. CO2 or Halon may provide limited control. P305 + P331 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove Contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue Rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P302 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P405 Store locked up. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None Hazardous Material Information System USA Health 4 Fire Hazard 0 Reactivity 3 Personal Protection NFPA Rating (estimated) Health 4 Flammability 0 Reactivity 3 Special Hazard OX

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Oxidizing solids (category 2) Acute toxicity – Oral (category 2) Acute toxicity – Dermal (category 1) Acute toxicity – Inhalation (gases) (category 2) Acute toxicity – Inhalation (dusts, mists) (category 2) Skin corrosion/Irritation (category 1) Serious eye damage/ eye irritation (category 1) Respiratory sensitization (category 1) Skin sensitization (category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (category 1A) Carcinogenicity (category 1A) Reproductive toxicity (category 1A) Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure (category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (category 1)