Chromium Trioxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H301+H311, H311, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H361f, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Oxidizing solids (Category 1), H271 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1), H334 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B), H340 Carcinogenicity (Category 1A), H350 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361f Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), H372 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Restricted to professional users.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental label elements

none

2.3 Other hazards

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.