
Potassium Dichromate
Properties
Product #
2902
Name
Potassium Dichromate
Synonyms
Bichromate of potash, Potassium bichromate
Formula
K2Cr2O7
Purity
ACS
CAS Number
7778-50-9
Molecular Weight
294.18
Color & Form
Orange to red solid
Boiling Point
500° C (dec.)
Melting Point
398° C
Specific Gravity
2.68
Solubility in water
Soluble
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Safety
Transportation Information
UN3087, Oxidizing solid, toxic, n.o.s., 5.1 (6.1), II
Pictogram
Signal Word
Danger
Hazardous Statements
- H272May intensify fire; oxidizer.
- H301Toxic if swallowed.
- H310+H330
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H334May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
- H340May cause genetic defects.
- H350May cause cancer.
- H360May damage fertility or the unborn child.
- H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Phrases
- P201Obtain special instructions before use.
- P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
- P220Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials.
- P221Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/...
- P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P262Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
- P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
- P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
- P370+P378In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
Detailed Safety and Handling Information can be found on our Safety Data Sheet (SDS).