Chromium(VI) oxide extra pure

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H301+H311, H311, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H361, H372

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solid, Category 1, H271 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral, H301 Acute toxicity, Category 2, Inhalation, H330 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Dermal, H311 Skin corrosion, Category 1A, H314 Serious eye damage, Category 1, H318 Respiratory sensitization, Category 1, H334 Skin sensitization, Category 1, H317 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B, H340 Carcinogenicity, Category 1A, H350 Reproductive toxicity, Category 2, H361 Specific target organ systemic toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ systemic toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1, H372 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P283 Wear fire/ flame resistant/ retardant clothing. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.