Chromium(VI) oxide

Company name

Fisher Scientific

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 2 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 A 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 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Liver, Kidney, Blood.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation May cause genetic defects May cause cancer Suspected of damaging fertility Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water Wash contaminated clothing before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes Rinse skin with water/shower Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.