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EC number: 231-906-6 | CAS number: 7778-50-9
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Personal protection for the First Aider!
Instantly remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing apparatus only after soiled clothing has been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
After inhalation:
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor. In case of unconsciousness bring patient into stable side
position for transport.
After skin contact:
Instantly wash with polyethylene glycol 400. Instantly rinse with water. Immediate medical treatment is
necessary. Failure to treat burns can prevent wounds from healing.
After eye contact:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Call a doctor immediately.
After swallowing:
Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help. Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh
air. Instantly call for doctor.
The following symptoms may occur:
After inhalation:
Damage to the affected mucous membranes. Coughing, breathing difficulty.
After swallowing:
Metallic taste, unconsciousness, pain, strong caustic effect, diarrhoea.
Danger:
Danger of system failure, Danger of gastric perforation.
Treatment:
If swallowed or in case of vomiting, danger of entering the lungs. Subsequent observation for pneumonia
and pulmonary oedema.
Fire-fighting measures
C02, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.
Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Nitrous gases,
sulphur oxides (SOx), mercury vapours, hydrogen.
Protective equipment:
Wear protective suit.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Additional information:
Dispose of fire debris and contaminated fire fighting water in accordance with official regulations. Collect
contaminated fire fighting water separately. It must not enter drains.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies. Inform respective authorities in case
product reaches water or sewage system.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Neutralise with diluted sodium hydroxide solution or by throwing on lime sand, lime or sodium carbonate.
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, universal binders). Dispose of contaminated material
as waste according to section 13.
Accidental release measures
Measures for environmental protection:
Do not allow product to reach sewage system or water bodies. Inform respective authorities in case
product reaches water or sewage system.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Neutralise with diluted sodium hydroxide solution or by throwing on lime sand, lime or sodium carbonate.
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, universal binders). Dispose of contaminated material
as waste according to section 13.
Handling and storage
Information for safe handling:
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Open and handle container with care. Prevent
formation of aerosols. Work only in a fume cupboard.
Information about fire and explosion protection:
Protect from heat. Keep breathing equipment ready. The product is not flammable.
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
Store in a cool location.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from metals.
Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed. Store under dry conditions. Protect from humidity and keep away from water.
Protect from the effects of light. This product is hygroscopic.
Storage class:
Not required.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 3086
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TOXIC SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM DICHROMATE)
- Chemical name:
- POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 6.1 + 5.1
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- 3086
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TOXIC SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM DICHROMATE)
- Chemical name:
- POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 6.1 + 5.1
Remarksopen allclose all
Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 3086
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TOXIC SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM DICHROMATE)
- Chemical name:
- POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
- Labels:
- 6.1 + 5.1
Remarksopen allclose all
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 3086
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- TOXIC SOLID, OXIDIZING, N.O.S. (POTASSIUM DICHROMATE)
- Chemical name:
- POTASSIUM DICHROMATE
- Labels:
- 6.1 + 5.1
Remarksopen allclose all
SpecialProvisionsopen allclose all
Exposure controls / personal protection
Stability and reactivity
Disposal considerations
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