Potassium Dichromate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Oxidizing solids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Respiratory sensitization : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1A Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 1 (Central nervous system, Respiratory organs, Cardio- vascular system, Blood, Liver, Kidney) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 1 (Respiratory system) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if in- haled. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (Central nervous system, Respiratory or- gans, Cardio-vascular system, Blood, Liver, Kidney). Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the work- place. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doc- tor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.