Quinolinium Dichromate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Oxidizing solids : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Carcinogenicity : Category 1A Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1 Long-term (chronic) aquatic haz- ard : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer. 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. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. 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 locked up.

Disposal

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.