Potassium Dichromate Aqueous Solution Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 628
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Potassium Dichromate Aqueous Solution
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 5). May be harmful if swallowed (H303). Hazard class: Skin and serious eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 2, 2B). Causes skin and eye irritation (H315+H320). Hazard class: Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 1). May cause genetic defects (H340). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 1). May cause cancer (H350). Hazard class: Reproductive toxicity (Category 1). May damage fertility or the unborn child (H360). Hazard class: Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure (Category 1). Causes damage to organs (H372). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Potassium dichromate Water
|
7778-50-9 7732-18-5 |
K2Cr2O7 H2O |
294.22 18.00 |
3% 97% |
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P312). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313). If on skin: Wash with plenty of water (P302+P352). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice or attention (P332+P313). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #8. Store with borates, chromates, manganates and permanganates.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
Clear orange liquid. Odorless.
Shelf life: Good, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive Chronic effects: Carcinogen Target organs: Kidneys
ORL-RAT LD50: 190 mg/kg as potassium dichromate IHL-RAT LC50: N.A. SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #12a is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
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