Potassium dichromate, 100 g

This Potassium Dichromate, available in a 100 gram quantity, falls under the category of Oxidising Agents. It is classified as a hazardous substance with potential carcinogenicity, as per the European Union's Directive 2019/130/EU. The binding occupational exposure limit value is set at 0.005 mg/m3, with transitional measures allowing a limit value of 0.010 mg/m3 until January 17, 2025, and 0.025 mg/m3 for welding or plasma cutting processes until the same date. Workplace handling requires safety precautions such as wearing protective eyewear, gloves, and adherence to no-open-flame policies. It is essential to store this substance away from unauthorized personnel and avoid contact with food or drink.

• CAS Number: 7778-50-9
• Molecular Formula: K2Cr2O7
• Molecular Weight: 294.18
• Exact Mass: 293.772825
• Boiling Point: Decomposes at 932 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: 748 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Density: 2.676 at 77 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
• H300: Fatal if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]