AMMONIUM DICHROMATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG). Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer 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 H318 Causes serious 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 [organs] through prolonged or repeated exposure [route] H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

p. 1 of 11 - Acute toxicity, inhalation, Cat. 2 - Acute toxicity, oral, Cat. 3 - Acute toxicity, dermal, Cat. 4 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute), Cat. 1 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic), Cat. 1 - Carcinogenicity, Cat. 1A - Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat. 1 - Germ cell mutagenicity, Cat. 1B - Oxidizing solids, Cat. 2 - Toxic to reproduction, Cat. 1B - Respiratory sensitizer, Cat. 1 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 1B - Skin sensitizer, Cat. 1 - Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, Cat. 1

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. 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. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. p. 2 of 11 P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physcian P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use agents recommended in Section 5 of SDS for extinction P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility