Potassium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H300, H310, H314, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Oxidizing liquids or solids (Category B) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category B) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category A) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category A) Skin corrosion (Category B) Serious eye damage (Category A) Respiratory sensitisation (Category A) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category A) Carcinogenicity (Category A) Toxic to Reproduction (Category A) Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Inhalation (Category A) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category A)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H300 Fatal if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and 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 through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat. 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. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Restricted to professional users.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity, Oral (Category B) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category A) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category A) Skin corrosion (Category B) Serious eye damage (Category A) Respiratory sensitisation (Category A) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category A) Carcinogenicity (Category A) Toxic to Reproduction (Category A) Specific Target Organ Toxicity, Inhalation (Category A) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category A) 2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements