Chromium, 1000 ug/mL (0.10% w/v)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview WARNING! MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN OR RESPIRATORY REACTION. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(®) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating: 4 - Extreme (Cancer Causing) Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 0 - None Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Life) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES

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Potential health effects

This compound may produce allergic sensitization in some individuals. In such cases, even a small future exposure can cause symptoms. Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. May produce pulmonary sensitization or allergic asthma. Ingestion: Effects should be less severe than exposure to higher concentrations which can cause burns to mouth, throat, and stomach, and possible kidney or liver damage. Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. May produce skin sensitization or allergic skin reactions. Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. Exposure to high concentrations may cause corneal injury or blindness. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure may affect kidneys and liver. Certain, mainly water-soluble, hexavalent chromium compounds, have been determined to be human carcinogens. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, asthma, allergies or known sensitization to chromic acid or chromates may be more susceptible to the effects of this material.