Potassium Chromate, 5% (w/v)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

For the full text of the Hazard and Precautionary Statements listed below, see Section 16. Hazard Hazard Class Category Statement

Hazard categories

Skin Corrosion / Irritation Eye Damage / Irritation Respiratory Sensitizer Skin Sensitizer Category Statement Precautionary Statements Category 2 H315 P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P313, P362 Category 1 H318 P280, P305+P351+P338, P310 Category 1 H334 P261, P285, P304+P341, P342+P311, P501 Category 1 H317 P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P332+P313, P321, P363, P501 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 H340 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Carcinogenicity Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Acute) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Chronic) Category 1 H350 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Category 2 H401 P273, P501

Hazard pictograms

Danger Signal Word

Hazard statements

Hazard Number Hazard Statement H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H401 Toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

Precautionary Number P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust, fumes or mist. P264 Wash arms, hands and face thoroughly after handling. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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 attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P321 Specific treatment (Wash areas of contact with water). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Covered by GHS Data not available