Chromic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H311, H314, H317, 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. Sol. 1 H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. GHS06 skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. 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 the respiratory system through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. GHS07 Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. 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 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. Keep away from heat. Keep 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 should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. Wear respiratory protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label). Take off immediately all 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. 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.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable