CHROMIC ACID FLAKE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Product definition

This product is a dark-red/orange brown solid crystalline solid with no odor

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. May cause nasal or lung damage. May cause allergic skin or respiratory reaction. Cancer hazard. Can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Flammability Hazards: Non-Flammable product. Reactivity Hazards: This product is reactive. (BLUE) 3 Mutagenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 FLAMMABILITY HAZARD (RED) 0 0 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 HEALTH REACTIVITY 1 (YELLOW) 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity Category 1 Skin Corrosion Category 1A PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT -- Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 EYES RESPIRATORY HANDS BODY SEE SECTION 8 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Aquatic Acute Toxicity Category 1 For Routine Industrial Use and Handling Applications OTHER Aquatic Long Term Toxicity Category 1 Chronic Toxicity Category 1 Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate

Environmental hazards

Release of the product may cause adverse effects to the aquatic environment Emergency Recommendations: Emergency responders must have personal protective equipment and fire protection appropriate for the situation to which they are responding.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product meets the definition of a hazardous substance or FLAMMABILITY Oxidizing Solids Category 1 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Carcinogen Category 1A

Signal word

DANGER 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H350 May cause cancer H340 May cause genetic defects H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H330 Fatal if inhaled H311 Toxic in contact with skin H301 Toxic if swallowed H372 Causes damage to to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H400 Very toxic to aquatic life H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P220 Store away from combustible materials P260 Do not breath dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection

Response

P321 Specific treatment is advised – see first aid instructions P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P302 +P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P333 + P313 IF skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention HEALTH EFFECTS OR RISKS FROM EXPOSURE: ACUTE: Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, permeator), of eye contact (corrosive). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer).The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death. Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and ulcerations. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering CHRONIC Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified A1 (Confirmed for human.) by ACGIH, 1 (Proven for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys, liver, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.