Potassium Dichromate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency overview : DANGER! POISON! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CANCER HAZARD - CAN CAUSE CANCER. OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. MAY CAUSE SEVERE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. May cause genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Keep away from combustible material. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Solid.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Very toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion : Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Very toxic in contact with skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Eyes : Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : Causes damage to the following organs: eye, lens or cornea. May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, liver, heart, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions aggravated by over- : Pre-existing skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)