SODIUM DICHROMATE, Dihydrate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA OSHA Classification:

Hazard statements

Acute Toxicity - Oral 2 Fatal if swallowed. Acute Toxicity - Dermal 4 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 4 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Corrosion/Irritation 1B Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Damage/Irritation 1 Causes serious eye damage. Sensitization - Respiratory 1 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Germ Cell Mutagenicity 1B May cause genetic defects. Carcinogenicity 1B May cause cancer. Toxic to Reproduction 1B May damage fertility or the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated 1 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. exposure) Oxidizing Solids 2 May intensify fire; oxidizer.

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat. Keep and store away from clothing, combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center, doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water, shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 Specific treatment (see first aid section on this label) If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center, doctor Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents, container in accordance with all governmental regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

No information available