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EC/CAS
7778-50-9
Name of the chemical
Potassium dichromate
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
Potassium dichromate
Product Synonyms
Bichromate of potash; Dipotassium
CAS No.
7778-50-9
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Company Information
company name
Finar Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@finarchemicals.com
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, . Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, sensitizer), of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung irritant). Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and ulcerations. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Severe over-exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Potential chronic health
Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available. The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, lungs, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. p. 1
