Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7778-50-9
Name of the chemical
Potassium dichromate
Concentration
90-100%
General Information
Revision date
2016-08-08
Product name
POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
Substance name
POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
CAS No.
7778-50-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Oxidising agent (chemicals, dyes, intermediates); analytical reagent; brass pickling compositions; of the chemical and electroplating; pyrotechnics; explosives; safety matches; textiles; dyeing and printing; chrome glues and
1.2.2. Uses advised against
adhesives; chrome tanning leather; wood stains; poison fly paper; process engraving and lithography; synthetic perfumes; chrome alum manufacture; pigments; alloys, ceramic products; depolarizer in dry cell batteries; bleaching fats and waxes; and laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
+61 08 8440 2000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogenicity: Category 1B of the substance/mixture Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 4 Eye Damage/Irritation: Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Category 1B Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 2 Oxidizing Solids: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 1 (inhalation) Sensitization - Respiratory: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Sensitization - Skin: Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1B
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful 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. 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.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosion, Flame over circle, Health hazard, Skull and crossbones, Environment
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Prevention
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. 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
Swallowed P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Skin P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Inhaled P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Eyes P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Health P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Fire P370+P378 In case of fire: Use flooding quantities of water for extinction.
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 site.
