Potassium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising solid, Category 2, H272 Acute toxicity, Oral, Category 3, H301 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B, H314 Skin sensitization, Category 1B, H317 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Respiratory sensitization, Category 1, H334 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B, H340 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B, H350 Reproductive toxicity, H360 Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure, Category 1, H372 For the full text of H-sentences mentioned, see Section 16 For the full text of R-sentences mentioned, see Section 16

Signal word

DANGER DANGER

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. 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. May damage the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.