Potassium dichromate

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

CLP CLASSIFICATION

EU-GHS/CLP] Oxidizing solids (Category 2) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1B) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4) Skin corrosion (Category 1B) Respiratory sensitization (Category 1) Skin sensitization (Category 1) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)

EU Classification

Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC Causes burns. May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Contact with combustible material may cause fire. May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. Very toxic by inhalation. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Harmful in contact with skin.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. 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. H360FD May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Restricted to professional users. According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended. Hazard symbol(s)

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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Supplemental label elements

none

R-phrase(s)

R45 May cause cancer. R46 May cause heritable genetic damage. R60 May impair fertility. R61 May cause harm to the unborn child. R21 Also harmful in contact with skin. R25 Also toxic if swallowed. R26 Also very toxic by inhalation. R48/23 Also toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R34 Causes burns. R42/43 May cause sensitization by inhalation and skin contact. R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

S-phrase(s)

S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data sheets. Restricted to professional users.

Other hazards

none