Chromium (III) Oxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316, H317, H320

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

Product definition

This product is a Light to Dark Green Crystalline solid with no odor

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract Flammability Hazards: Non-Flammable product. Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive. (BLUE) 2 FLAMMABILITY Skin Irritation Category 2 Eye Irritation Category 2B FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (RED) 0 REACTIVITY

Environmental hazards

Release of the product is not expected to cause adverse effects to the aquatic environment Emergency Recommendations: Emergency responders must have personal protective equipment and fire protection appropriate for the situation to which they are responding. EU LABELING AND CLASSIFICATION: This product meets the definition of a hazardous substance or preparation according to EU Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008. EC# 215-160-9 is not classified in the Annex I of Directive 67/548/EEC COMPONENT(S) DETERMINING HAZARD: Chromium (III) Oxide

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Skin Sensitization Category 1

Signal word

YELLOW) 1 0 HEALTH REACTIVITY 2 1 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY -- SEE SECTION 8 For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications

Hazard statements

OTHER H316 May cause skin irritation H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H320 May cause eye irritation Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate

Prevention

3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P281 Use personal protective equipment as required

Response

P321 Specific treatment is advised – see first aid instructions P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P302 +P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P333 + P313 IF skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: ACUTE: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. CHRONIC: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. A review of studies conducted over 100 years showed no conclusive evidence for a cancer hazard among workers exposed to aerosols formed by chromium metal or Chromium (III) compounds. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has concluded that there is inadequate evidence in humans or experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of Chromium (III) compounds. The overall evaluation concluded that Chromium (III) compounds are not classifiable as to their carcinogenicity to humans.