40% HYDROGEN SULPHIDE, BALANCE NITROGEN

Hazard statements (CLP)

H221, H280, H331, H400

Code

Statements

H221

Flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Flammable Gases: Category 1B Gases Under Pressure: Compressed gas

Health hazards

Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 3 Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Acute): Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H221 Flammable gas. H280 Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P311 Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment is advised - see first aid instructions. P377 Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. P381 In case of leakage, eliminate all ignition sources. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with relevant regulations.

Other hazards

Asphyxiant. Effects are proportional to oxygen displacement

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO SAFE WORK AUSTRALIA CRITERIA Physical Hazards Flammable Gases: Category 1B Gases Under Pressure: Compressed gas Health Hazards Acute Toxicity: Inhalation: Category 3 Environmental Hazards Aquatic Toxicity (Acute): Category 1