Chromium Trioxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H310+H330, H314, H318, H334, H340, H350, H361f, H372, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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Hazard categories

Oxidising Solids - Category 1 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation (Respiratory) - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 1B Carcinogenicity - Category 1A Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Long-term Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H301 Toxic if swallowed H310 + H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage 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 H361f Suspected of damaging fertility H372 Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure via inhalation H400 Very toxic to aquatic life H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/organic material/combustible materials. P264 Wash hands and contaminated body thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

Response

P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, alcohol resistant foam or dry sand for extinction. P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet). P330 Rinse mouth. P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or 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. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Oxidising Solids - Category 1 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation (Respiratory) - Category 1 Sensitisation (Skin) - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 1B Carcinogenicity - Category 1A Toxic To Reproduction - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 1 Acute Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Long-term Hazard To The Aquatic Environment - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Pictograms Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 + H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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. H361f Suspected of damaging fertility. H372 Causes damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure via inhalation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.