Potassium dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H300+H310, H314, H330, H334, H340, H350, H360, H372, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Lungs, Kidney, Blood

WHMIS Classification

C Oxidizing Material Oxidizer D1A Very Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Highly toxic by skin absorption Serious Toxic Effects D1B Toxic Material Causing Immediate and Serious Highly toxic by inhalation Toxic Effects D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Toxic by ingestion D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Teratogen E Corrosive Material Carcinogen Respiratory sensitiser Severe eye irritant Mutagen Corrosive

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 1) Skin corrosion (Category 1B) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Respiratory sensitization (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Inhalation (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H300 + H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P302 + P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Health hazards

4 * Flammability: 0

Physical hazards

3

Potential health effects

Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Eyes Causes eye burns. Ingestion May be fatal if swallowed.