SODIUM SULPHIDE FLAKE

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. IF SWALLOWED rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

39.5 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 39.5 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 39.5 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 39.5 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.