Sodium Sulphide Flake

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

This product does not qualify for any physical hazard class under WHMIS 2015

Health hazards

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

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic Category 1 acute hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash affected body parts thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection

Response

P301 P310 P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce P331 vomiting. P303 P361 P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or P363 P312 shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P304 P340 P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P305 P351 P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with all federal, provincial and / or local regulations including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

2.3 Other hazards

Not available

Additional information

The classification "Acute toxicity - dermal, Category 3" is based on an unreliable study and may not apply.