POTASSIUM CHROMATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 of the substance/mixture Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 4 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 2 Carcinogenicity: Category 1A Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1 Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 1 Sensitization - Skin: Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B Sensitization - Respiratory: Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H350 May cause cancer. H340 May cause genetic defects. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazard pictograms

Health hazard, Environment, Corrosion, Exclamation mark

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.