Chromium Trioxide, Flake, ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H310+H330, H314, H317, H334, H340, H350, H361, H372, H400

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

2.3 Other hazards

Oxidizer, Target organ effect, Toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption, Respiratory sensitizer, Corrosive, Carcinogen, Teratogen, Reproductive hazard, Mutagen Target Organs: Kidneys, Lungs, Liver, Nerves, Blood, Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity-repeated exposure, Inhalation Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire of explosion; strong oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310+H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or exposure if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

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 and other combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P262 do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P283 Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. P284 In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. 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/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/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P371+P380+P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes severe eye burns. Inhalation Harmful 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 Toxic if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 4 Health 4 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 2 Reactivity 2 Specific hazard OX Personal Not Available