POTASSIUM CHROMATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Dangerous Goods of Class 6 (Toxic and Infectious Substances) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following: Class 1, Class 3, if the Class 3 dangerous goods are nitromethane, Class 8, if the Class 6 dangerous goods are cyanides and the Class 8 dangerous goods are acids; and are incompatible with food and food packaging in any quantity. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS classification in accordance with: UN GHS revision 7 Acute toxicity, inhalation, Cat. 2 p. 1 of 8 Acute toxicity, oral, Cat. 3 - Acute toxicity, dermal, Cat. 4 - Carcinogenicity, Cat. 1B - Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat. 1 - Germ cell mutagenicity, Cat. 1 - Respiratory sensitizer, Cat. 1 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 1B - Skin sensitizer, Cat. 1 Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, Cat. 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic), Cat. 1 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute), Cat. 1 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 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. 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. 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. P391 Collect spillage. p. 2 of 8 P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS classification in accordance with: UN GHS revision 7 - Acute toxicity, inhalation, Cat. 2 p. 1 of 8 - Acute toxicity, oral, Cat. 3 - Acute toxicity, dermal, Cat. 4 - Carcinogenicity, Cat. 1B - Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Cat. 1 - Germ cell mutagenicity, Cat. 1 - Respiratory sensitizer, Cat. 1 - Skin corrosion/irritation, Cat. 1B - Skin sensitizer, Cat. 1 - Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, Cat. 1 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (chronic), Cat. 1 - Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute), Cat. 1