Chromium(VI) oxide for synthesis

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H301+H311, H311, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H361, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

EU Classification

CLASS regulations 2013 Oxidizing solids (Category 1), H271 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Respiratory sensitization (Category 1), H334 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B), H340 Carcinogenicity (Category 1A), H350 Reproductive toxicity (Category 2), H361 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), H372 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (Category 1), H400 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or 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. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Other hazards

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