Ammonium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H317, H334, H335

Code

Statements

H317

May cause an allergic skin reaction

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Specific target organ toxicity following repeated exposure, category 1 Skin corrosion, category 1B Serious eye damage, category 1 Respiratory sensitization, category 1 Skin sensitization, category 1 Carcinogenicity, category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity, category 1B Reproductive toxicity, category 1B Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Oxidizing solids, category 2 Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 2 Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 3 Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4

Hazard statements

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

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear respiratory protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Obtain special instructions before use. If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Collect spillage. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment is urgent (see … on this label). In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction. Immediately 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. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13. Combustible Dust. May form combustible dust concentrations in air (during processing). Resp. Sens. 1 H334 C ≥ 0.2%; Skin Sens. 1 H317 C ≥ 0.2%; STOT SE 3 H335 C ≥ 5% The concentration stated is the percentage by weight of chromate ions dissolved in water calculated with reference to the total weight of the mixture. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS D1A D2A C F E NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)