Chromyl chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H314, H317, H340, H350, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

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 HSR002944 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1A Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H340 - May cause genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P283 - Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: 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 P306 + P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P353 - Rinse skin with water or shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Oxidizing liquids Category 1 Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1A Carcinogenicity Category 1B Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1