Cerium (III) sulfide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H261, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H261

In contact with water releases flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Red brown Rotten-egg like Emergency Overview In contact with water releases flammable gas. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Warning Hazard Statements H261 - In contact with water releases flammable gases H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

In contact with water releases flammable gas. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

Health hazards

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)