Sodium dichromate dihydrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H360D, H360F, H372

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

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. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. 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

Prevention: In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves. 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 breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. 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.

Response

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. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Fire: In case of fire, use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

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 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 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organ(s) - Respiratory system Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1