Sodium sulfide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H252, H302, H311, H314, H318, H400

Code

Statements

H252

Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. GHS06 Skull and crossbones H311 Toxic in contact with skin. GHS05 Corrosion H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS09 Environment H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. GHS07 H302 Harmful if swallowed.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC T; Toxic R24: Toxic in contact with skin. C; Corrosive R34: Causes burns. Xn; Harmful R22: Harmful if swallowed. N; Dangerous for the environment R50: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. R31: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to EU guidelines: Code letter and hazard designation of product: T Toxic N Dangerous for the environment

Hazard statements

22 Harmful if swallowed. 24 Toxic in contact with skin. 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. 34 Causes burns. 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Precautionary statements

26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets

WHMIS Classification

B6 - Reactive flammable material D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects D2B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects E - Corrosive material

Classification system

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE 3 Flammability = 3 Reactivity = 1 REACTIVITY 1

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable