CHROMIC ACID 4% AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H317, H318, H330, H334, H340, H350, H361, H372

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 2 GHS08 Health hazard Respiratory Sensitizer - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 1B Carcinogenicity - Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 1 GHS05 Corrosion Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Skin Irritation - Category 2 Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 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. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to the respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

chromium (VI) trioxide

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to the respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 2 Reactivity = 2 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 2 Reactivity = 2