POTASSIUM CHROMATE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious eye damage/ Eye irritation category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity category 1A Carcinogenicity category 1B Acute toxicity - Oral category 3 Respiratory or skin sensitization - Skin sensitize category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure category 3 Signal Word DANGER Hazards statements (H) H301 Toxic if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. Precautionary statements (P)

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

(H) H301 Toxic if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray. P264 Wash the areas of the body that have been in contact with the product after handling. P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see section 4 of the SDS and on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations or contact a specialist waste disposal company.

Hazard pictograms

Other dangers NFPA (Risk: 0=No risk; 1=Slight; 2=Moderate; 3=Signifiant; 4=Extreme) Health 2 Fire 0 Reactivity 1 Special danger OX