Chromic Acid 4% Aqueous

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

271 Oxidising liquids; Oxidising solids Cat 1 301 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 3 311 Acute toxicity,dermal Cat 3 314 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 1A, B, C 330 Acute toxicity,inhalation Cat 1, 2 334 Sensitisian, respiratory Cat 1 340 Germ cell mutagenicity Cat 1A, 1B 350 Carcinogenicity Cat 1A, 1B 361 Reproductive toxicity Cat 2 370 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Cat 1 Danger May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. Toxic if inhaled, swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertilty or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all precautions have been and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces‐No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust/ fume/gas/mist/ vapours/spray. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory ventilation. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use in well‐ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/respiratory protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap/water/shower. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF ON CLOTHING Rinse immediately contaminated clothing/skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Wash before reuse. If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol‐resistant foam to extinguish. In case of major fire and large quantities Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None