Potassium dichromate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Form : crystalline Color : orange Odor : odourless

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 2 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 2, Inhalation Acute toxicity, Category 4, Dermal Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1 Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful 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 respiratory irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage 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 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

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 7778-50-9 A1: Confirmed human carcinogen