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Hazard / Symptom
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Hazard
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May cause cancer by inhalation. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact.
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After inhalation
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absorption. Burns in mucous membranes. Damage to nasal mucosa (possibly perforation of the septum). Irritations in the upper airways.
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After skin contact
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being a strong oxidant, the substance can cause burns and ulcerations. Poor tendency for ulcers to heal following penetration of substance into the wound.
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After eye contact
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burns.
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After swallowing
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burns. Severe symptoms in the gastrointestinal tract, such as bloody diarrhoea, vomiting (aspiration pneumonia!), spasms, unconsciousness, circulatory collapse.
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Systemic effects
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after absorption formation of methaemoglbinaemia, damage to liver and kidneys may occur.
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Further data
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in susceptible persons the substance rapidly leads to sensitisation and allergic reactions of the airways (risk of pneumonia !).
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Additional informations
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Inhalable chromium(VI) compounds have proved to be definitely carcinogenic in animal experiments.
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