Chromosulfuric acid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1A Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver, Kidney, Blood.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Harmful if inhaled May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause genetic defects May cause cancer May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https //www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.