Chromium Trioxide

2.2 Label elements

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Fatal 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 organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Appearance: Flakes Physical state: Solid Odor: Odourless

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear respiratory protection Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wash hands thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing Keep/Store away from clothing/ incompatible /combustible materials Avoid release to the environment

Response

IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower, Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing, Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician, Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use Water spray, fog or regular foam for extinction, Carbon dioxide (CO2) In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

None known