Potassium dichromate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B 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 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Liver, Kidney, Blood.

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Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation 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. May damage the unborn child May damage fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child Causes 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 Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles

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 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower 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 Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

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

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.