POTASSIUM DICHROMATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H360, H372

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHIMS / GHS Skin corrosion/irritation - Skin corrosion category 1B Respiratory or skin sensitization - Respiratory sensitizer category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity category 1A Carcinogenicity category 1B Reproductive toxicity category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated exposure category 1 Acute toxicity - Oral category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation category 2 Respiratory or skin sensitization - Skin sensitize category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure category 3 Oxidizing solids category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H) H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. 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 exposure cause the hazard. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P) P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing and combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust / fume / gas / mist / vapours / spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapours / 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see section 4 on this SDS on this label). P321 Specific treatment (see section 4 of the SDS and on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray or alcohol-resistant foam, or dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. 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. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Hazard pictograms

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