Potassium dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360FD, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2 (H272)

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 (H312) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 (H330) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 (H334) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B (H340) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350) Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B (H360FD) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 (H372)

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H330 - Fatal if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 - May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion Additional EU labelling Restricted to professional users

2.3 Other hazards

In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 2 (H272) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 (H312) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 (H330) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 (H334) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B (H340) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350) Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B (H360FD) Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 (H372) Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16