Potassium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H310, H310+H330, H314, H318, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1), H310 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Respiratory sensitisation (Category 1), H334 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B), H340 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B), H360 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1), H372 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 + H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. 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/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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 or doctor/ physician. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None.