Chromium(III) chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H317, H411

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin sensitisation Sub-category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original packaging. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin sensitisation : Sub-category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 2 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard