Potassium Dichromate solution EU Pharmacopoeia, Fisher Chemical™

Product Identifier

• Potassium dichromate solution. European Pharmacopoeia Ref: 1069501 (RP 161)

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Reproductive toxicity Category 1B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 1
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H331-Toxic 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.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/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.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• 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.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P342+P311-If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
• P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .