Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7778-50-9
Name of the chemical
Potassium dichromate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-09-20
Product name
POTASSIUM DICHROMATE 3% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
CAS No.
7778-50-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H332, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
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. 1B H350 May cause cancer. Repr. 1 H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS05 Corrosion Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. 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
GHS05 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Potassium Dichromate
Hazard statements
Harmful 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. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye protection / face protection. 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. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. Specific treatment (see on this label). If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *2 Health = *2 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable