Potassium Chromate, Lab Grade

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Toxic Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 3 Irritant Skin irritation, category 2 Eye irritation, category 2A Skin sensitization, category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, category 3

Health hazards

Germ cell mutagenicity, category 1B Carcinogenicity, category 1B Environmentally Damaging Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 acute tox. 3. Aquatic Chronic 1.

2.3 Other hazards

Combustible Dust Skin Irrit. 2. Eye Irrit. 2A. Skin Sens. 1. STOT SE 3. Muta. 1B. Carc. 1B. Aquatic Acute 1.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. 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. Obtain special instructions before use. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash … thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Collect spillage. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to …. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS C D2A D2B NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)