Potassium Dichromate, Crystal, ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H300+H310, H314, H318, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H400, H413

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger Pictograms GHS Classification Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion Category 1B Serious eye damage Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H300+H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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 if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 4 Health 4 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard OX Personal E

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 1 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion Category 1B Serious eye damage Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4