Chromic Acid, 10% Aqueous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H290, H301, H311, H314, H317, H319, H332, H334, H340, H351, H361, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS03 Flame over circle Ox. Liq. 1 H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. GHS08 Health hazard Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects. Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 Corrosion Met. Corr.1 H290 May be corrosive to metals. Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. (Contd. on page 2) CA (Contd. of page 1) GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Not applicable. Toxic May cause heritable genetic damage. May cause harm to the unborn child. Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. Corrosive Causes severe burns. Harmful Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of impaired fertility. Irritant May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. Oxidizing Explosive when mixed with combustible material. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labeled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines.

Classification system

The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. · NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 3 Health = 3 3 0 Fire = 3 OX Reactivity = 0 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *4 Health = *4 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Toxic Oxidizing

Hazardous Ingredients

chromium (VI) trioxide

Hazard statements

May cause heritable genetic damage. May cause harm to the unborn child. Explosive when mixed with combustible material. Also toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes severe burns. (Contd. on page 3) CA (Contd. of page 2) Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact. Also harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of impaired fertility. · WHMIS-symbols: D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects E - Corrosive material

Precautionary statements

Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer). In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable