EC/CAS
231-906-6/7778-50-9
Name of the chemical
Potassium dichromate
Concentration
<=100%
Version
8.10
Revision date
2023-03-23
Product name
Potassium dichromate for analysis (max. 0.000001% Hg) EMSURE ACS,ISO
CAS No.
7778-50-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for analysis
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, +1-703- 527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H312, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H335, H340, H350, H360, H372, H400, H410
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
H301
Toxic if swallowed
H312
Harmful in contact with skin
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
H318
Causes serious eye damage
H330
Fatal if inhaled
H334
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335
May cause respiratory irritation
H340
May cause genetic defects
H350
May cause cancer
H360
May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400
Very toxic to aquatic life
H410
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Code
Statements
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 surface, 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 ... thoroughly after handling.
P270
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273
Avoid release to the environment.
P280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P284
[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P330+P331
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P308+P313
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P310
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P333+P313
IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P342+P311
IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
P363
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370+P378
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P391
Collect spillage.
P403+P233
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405
Store locked up.
P501
Dispose of contents/container to ...
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H340 May cause genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H372 Causes damage to organs (Cardio-vascular system) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none