Potassium Dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Classification (GHS-US)

Oxidizing solids Category 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer Acute toxicity (oral) H301 Toxic if swallowed Category 3 Acute toxicity (dermal) H312 Harmful in contact with skin Category 4 Acute toxicity (inhalation) H330 Fatal if inhaled Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Category 1B Respiratory sensitization, H334 May cause an allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Category 1 Skin sensitization, Category H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction 1 Germ cell mutagenicity H340 May cause genetic defects Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category H350 May cause cancer 1B Reproductive toxicity H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child Category 1B Specific target organ H372 Causes damage to organs (kidneys, liver, Skin) through prolonged or repeated exposure toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

Environmental hazards

Acute Chronic

Hazard categories

1 Hazardous to the aquatic H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects 1

Hazard statements

see section 16 05/29/2018 EN (English US) : 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 an allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H360 - May damage fertility or the unborn child H372 - Causes damage to organs (kidneys, liver, Skin) through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08 GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

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, combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P260 - Do not breathe dust. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P284 - Wear respiratory protection. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None under normal conditions. 2.4.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable