Sodium Chromate, Anhydrous

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Toxic Environmentally Damaging Corrosive

Health hazards

Acute toxicity , Oral ( Category 3 ). Reproductive toxicity ( Category 1B ). Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure ( Category 1 ). Acute aquatic toxicity ( Category 1 ). Chronic aquatic toxicity ( Category 1 ). Not classified for physical or health hazards under GHS. Acute toxicity , Inhalation ( Category 2 ). Acute toxicity , Dermal ( Category 4 ). Skin corrosion ( Category 1B ). Serious eye damage ( Category 1 ). Respiratory sensitisation ( Category 1 ). Skin sensitisation ( Category 1 ). Germ cell mutagenicity ( Category 1B ). Carcinogenicity ( Category 1B ).

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. 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. Wear respiratory protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash … thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do NOT induce vomiting. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to …. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS D1A D1B D2B NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)