Chromium(VI) oxide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : solid Color : dark violet Odor : odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 1 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 2, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 3, Dermal Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1A Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1, Respiratory Tract, Kidney

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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. Suspected of damaging fertility or 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. Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear fire/ flame resistant/ retardant clothing. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity NTP: 1333-82-0 A1: Confirmed human carcinogen