Chromium(Vi) Oxide, Technical, Fisher Chemical™

Product Identifier

• Chromium(VI) oxide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

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

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H372-Causes damage to organs.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H340-May cause genetic defects.
• H310-Fatal in contact with skin.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H361f-Suspected of damaging fertility.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H271-May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• 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.