Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-906-6/7778-50-9
Name of the chemical
Potassium dichromate
Concentration
<=100
General Information
Revision date
2019-10-16
Product name
Potassium dichromate cryst. extra pure
CAS No.
7778-50-9
REACH No
01-2119454792-32-XXXX
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Materials for use in technical applications
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck KGaA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
PM_SDS_Supply@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H360FD, H372, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. 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. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H350 May cause cancer. H340 May cause genetic defects. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Hazardous Ingredients
potassium dichromate Reduced Labelling (<= 125 ml)
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 + P310 IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Additional information
Restricted to professional users.
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Oxidizing solids, Category 2 H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. Acute toxicity, Category 3 H301: Toxic if swallowed. Acute toxicity, Category 2 H330: Fatal if inhaled. Acute toxicity, Category 4 H312: Harmful in contact with skin. Skin corrosion, Sub-category 1B H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage, Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage. Respiratory sensitisation, Category 1 H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Skin sensitisation, Category 1 H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B H340: May cause genetic defects. Carcinogenicity, Category 1B H350: May cause cancer. Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B H360FD: May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity - single H335: May cause respiratory irritation. exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system Specific target organ toxicity - repeated H372: Causes damage to organs through exposure, Category 1 prolonged or repeated exposure. Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard, H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard, H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting Category 1 effects.