Potassium dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H360FD, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Most important adverse effects

Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epidermis and into the dermis. Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure. Spillage and fire water can cause pollution of watercourses

Signal word

danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS03, GHS05, GHS06, GHS08, GHS09

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. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage 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

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/hearing protection/ …. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use sand, carbon dioxide or powder extinguisher to extinguish. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard state- egory ment 2.14 oxidising solid 2 Ox. Sol. 2 H272 3.1O acute toxicity (oral) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H301 3.1D acute toxicity (dermal) 4 Acute Tox. 4 H312 3.1I acute toxicity (inhal.) 2 Acute Tox. 2 H330 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation 1B Skin Corr. 1B H314 3.4R respiratory sensitisation 1 Resp. Sens. 1 H334 Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and cat- Hazard state- egory ment 3.4S skin sensitisation 1 Skin Sens. 1 H317 3.5 germ cell mutagenicity 1B Muta. 1B H340 3.6 carcinogenicity 1B Carc. 1B H350 3.7 reproductive toxicity 1B Repr. 1B H360FD 3.8R specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respiratory 3 STOT SE 3 H335 tract irritation) 3.9 specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure 1 STOT RE 1 H372 4.1A hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard 1 Aquatic Acute 1 H400 4.1C hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard 1 Aquatic Chronic 1 H410 For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16. The most important adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epidermis and into the dermis. Delayed or immediate effects can be expected after short or long-term exposure. Spillage and fire water can cause pollution of watercourses.