CHROMIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H310+H330, H314, H317, H334, H340, H350, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture

Other physicochemical hazards

Ox. Sol. 1 - H271 Human health Acute Tox. 3 - H301; Acute Tox. 2 - H310; Acute Tox. 2 - H330; Skin Corr. 1A - H314; Eye Dam. 1 – H318. Resp. Sens. 1 - H334;Skin Sens. 1 - H317; Muta. 1B - H340; Carc. 1A - H350; Repr. 2 - H361f; STOT RE. 1 - H372.

Environmental hazards

Aquatic Acute 1 - H400; Aquatic Chronic 1 - H410

Signal word

Danger.

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310+H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H36 1f Suspected of damaging fertility. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ 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. P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P405 Store locked up.

Supplemental label elements

RCH002a Restricted to professional users. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust. P261 Avoid breathing dust. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash contaminated 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. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P283 Wear fire/ flame resistant/ retardant clothing. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) 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. P306+P360 IF ON CLOTHING Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/ attention. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see medical advice on this label). P321 Specific treatment (see medical advice on this label). P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/ attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog to extinguish. 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. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations

2.3 Other hazards

This substance is not classified as PBT or vPvB according to current EU criteria.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP): Physical and Chemical Hazards: Ox. Sol. 1 - H271 Human health: Acute Tox. 3 - H301; Acute Tox. 2 - H310; Acute Tox. 2 - H330; Skin Corr. 1A - H314; Eye Dam. 1 – H318. Resp. Sens. 1 - H334;Skin Sens. 1 - H317; Muta. 1B - H340; Carc. 1A - H350; Repr. 2 - H361f; STOT RE. 1 - H372. Environment: Aquatic Acute 1 - H400; Aquatic Chronic 1 - H410