Potassium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H372

Code

Statements

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Toxic if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause genetic defects May cause cancer May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Oxidizing solids (Category 2) Acute Oral Toxicity (Category 3) Acute Dermal Toxicity (Category 4) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists (Category 2) Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 1B) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation (Category 1) Respiratory Sensitization (Category 1) Skin Sensitization (Category 1) Germ Cell Mutagenicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 1A) Reproductive Toxicity (Category 1B) Specific Target Organ Toxicity - single exposure (Category 3) Target Organs - Respiratory System Specific Target Organ Toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1) Target Organs - Respiratory System, Liver, Kidney, Blood.