CHROMIC ACID, 5% AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H302, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H340, H350, H361, H372

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. 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. 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. 1A H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Sens. 1 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

GHS03 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

chromium (VI) trioxide

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and 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 organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dusts or mists. 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 must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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 on clothing: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. 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) 3 Health = 3 3 0 Fire = 3 OX Reactivity = 0 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable