Potassium Dichromate
by Merck Life Science UK Limited
Potassium Dichromate is supplied by Merck Life Science UK Limited under product code 207802. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.
This SDS was last revised on 5 March 2024. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.
- Language
- English
- Regulation
- GHS/CLP
- Revision Date
- 05 Mar 2024
- Signal Word
- DANGER
- Product Code
- 207802
- CAS Number
- 7778-50-9
Switch between the Safety Data Sheet and the Chemical Risk Assessment for this substance.
GHS03Oxidising
GHS06Acute toxicity
GHS07Harmful / irritant
GHS05Corrosive
GHS08Health hazard
GHS09Environment- H272
- May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H301
- Toxic if swallowed.
- H312
- Harmful in contact with skin.
- H314
- Causes severe skin burns and 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.
- H360FD
- See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
- 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.
Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.
Need to download the Chemical Risk Assessment? The full CRA PDF includes all hazard classifications, regulatory statements and recommended controls.