Potassium Chromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H315, H317, H319, H335, H340, H350, H400

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

2.3 Other hazards

Carcinogen, Target organ effect, Toxic by ingestion, Skin sensitizer, Irritant, Mutagen Target Organs: Lungs, Kidney, Liver, Blood, Skin, Eyes

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral Category 3 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: 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. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available Personal E