Sodium Dichromate, Dihydrate, GR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency overview : DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. CANCER HAZARD - CAN CAUSE CANCER. HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN REACTION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: BLOOD, KIDNEYS, LIVER, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES. May cause genetic defects. May damage fertility or the unborn child. 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. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Solid. [Deliquescent crystals.]

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Very toxic by inhalation. May give off gas, vapor or dust that is very irritating or corrosive to the respiratory system. May cause sensitization by inhalation. Ingestion : Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Eyes : Corrosive to eyes. Causes 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 : May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: blood, kidneys, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Medical conditions aggravated by over- : Pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to exposure this product. See toxicological information (section 11)