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Pyridinium dichromate is an orange colored solid used as an oxidizing agent.
Oxidizing agent for conversion of primary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, acetals to esters, and didehydroketones to enones in the presence of tert-butyl hydroperoxide.

R49:May cause cancer by inhalation.
R8:Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R43:May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R50/53:Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .
R61:May cause harm to the unborn child.
R60:May impair fertility.
R45:May cause cancer.
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .
R40:Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .

S53:Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before use .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste .
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet .
S37:Wear suitable gloves .
S29:Do not empty into drains .
S24:Avoid contact with skin .
S17:Keep away from combustible material .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S27:Take off immediately all contaminated clothing .
S22:Do not breathe dust .