AMMONIUM SULFIDE SOLUTIONS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H314, H410

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionary

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non- sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 20 % Acute toxicity, dermal 20 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 100 % Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic environment 20 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment 20 % Other hazards which do not result in GHS Static accumulating flammable liquid can

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment