Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7789-00-6
Name of the chemical
Potassium chromate
Concentration
>95
General Information
Revision date
2010-02-05
Product name
Potassium chromate
Product Synonyms
Chromate of potassium; Chromic acid, dipotassium salt; Neutral potassium chromate
CAS No.
7789-00-6
Emergency telephone
(202) 483-7616
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. Cancer hazard. May cause cancer by inhalation. May cause heritable genetic damage. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Appearance Yellow Physical State Solid odor odorless Target Organs Liver, Kidney, Respiratory system, Eyes, Skin, Lungs, Blood
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. May be harmful in contact with skin. May produce an allergic reaction. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Preexisting eye disorders. Kidney disorders. Liver disorders. Skin disorders.
