Chromium(III) chloride, anhydrous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H317, H330, H410

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR004020 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302 - Harmful if swallowed H330 - Fatal if inhaled H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P330 - Rinse mouth P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1