Potassium Dichromate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitization Category 1A Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Oxidizing solids Category 2

2.2 Label elements

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Danger 30228 Potassium Dichromate ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction Fatal if inhaled May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause genetic defects May cause cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May intensify fire; oxidizer Appearance: Crystalline Physical state: Solid Odor:Odourless

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wash hands thoroughly after handling Wear respiratory protection Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Keep/Store away from clothing/ incompatible /combustible materials ����������������������������������������������������������������� Avoid release to the environment

Response

IF exposed: 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 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)

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant 30228 Potassium Dichromate ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Further information

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects