POTASSIUM DICHROMATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H360FD, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]]

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Ox. Sol. 2, H272 Acute Tox. 3, H301 Acute Tox. 4, H312 Acute Tox. 2, H330 Skin Corr. 1B, H314 Eye Dam. 1, H318 Resp. Sens. 1, H334 Skin Sens. 1, H317 Muta. 1B, H340 Carc. 1B, H350 Repr. 1B, H360FD STOT SE 3, H335 STOT RE 1, H372 Aquatic Acute 1, H400 Aquatic Chronic 1, H410

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] O; R8 Carc. Cat. 2; R45 Muta. Cat. 2; R46 Repr. Cat. 2; R60, R61 T+; R26 T; R25, R48/23 Xn; R21 C; R34 R42/43 N; R50/53 See Section 16 for the full text of the R phrases or H statements declared above. See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Fatal if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Obtain special instructions before use. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection Recommended Tightly-fitting goggles. Keep away from heat. - No smoking. Keep away from clothing, incompatible materials and combustible materials. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe dust. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF IN EYES: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Store locked up. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Substance meets the criteria for : Not applicable. PBT according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Annex XIII Substance meets the criteria for : Not applicable. vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, Annex XIII

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not available.