CHROMIUM

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H311, H314, H317, H330, H334, H350, H360, H372, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

the Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 1 substance/mixture Carcinogenicity: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 2 Oxidizing Gases: Category 1 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated Exposure Category 1 Sensitization - Respiratory: Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A Sensitization - Skin: Category 1 Toxic to Reproduction: Category 1B

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic 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. 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

Flame over circle, Skull and crossbones, Corrosion, Health hazard, Environment

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. 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. P283 Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 Fire P370+P378 In case of fire: Use flooding quantities of water for extinction. P370+P380+P375 In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. Precautionary P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.