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Potassium Dichromate Technical

Name: Potassium Dichromate Technical
Brand: VWR International Ltd

by VWR International Ltd

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Potassium Dichromate Technical is supplied by VWR International Ltd under product code 26776. 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 26 December 2017. 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: 26 Dec 2017
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: 26776
CAS Number: 7778-50-9

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS09Environment

GHS06Acute toxicity

GHS03Oxidising

GHS08Health hazard

GHS07Harmful / irritant

GHS05Corrosive

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H350: May cause cancer.
H340: May cause genetic defects.
H360FD: See full Safety Data Sheet for the hazard statement wording.
H330: Fatal if inhaled.
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
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.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Dichromate Technical issued by Vwr International Ltd on 26 December 2017 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across two levels: High and Low Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H350: May cause cancer

P201 Obtain special instructions before use

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and un-derstood.

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H340: May cause genetic defects

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and un-derstood

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up.

P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H330: Fatal if inhaled

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P284 Wear respiratory protection.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

4 other controls in place

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

Need to download the Chemical Risk Assessment? The full CRA PDF includes all hazard classifications, regulatory statements and recommended controls.

Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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