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Ammonium dichromate GR (stabilized with 0.5-3% water)

Ammonium bichromate ; Ammonium pyrochromate

CAS :7789-09-5

Storage class :4.1 A

Do not allow to enter sewerage system

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

Protective equipments / General working measures

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid inhalation of dusts.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Keep moist. Take up carefully. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area. Keep moist up to disposal.
Suitable extinguishing media	water

First aid

After inhalation	fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation.
After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately summon eye specialist.
After swallowing	make victim drink plenty of water, induce vomiting. Immediately summon doctor. Keep airways free. Carefully clean wounds and cover with sterile dressing material.