Molten Sulphur

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state: Liquid Odor: Rotten eggs Emergency Overview: DANGER! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. Very toxic by inhalation. Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get on skin or clothing. Avoid contact with eyes. Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Skin or eye contact with molten material can cause thermal burns and possible permanent eye damage. Hydrogen Sulphide, at increasing levels, will cause eye and respiratory irritation, breathing failure, unconsciousness and death without necessarily any warning odor being sensed.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation: Very toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Inhalation of vapors containing Hydrogen Sulphide or Sulphur Dioxide can be harmful. Hydrogen Sulphide gas may accumulate in storage tanks and bulk transport compartments. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. Skin contact: May cause skin irritation, especially under repeated or prolonged contact or when moisture is present. Eye contact: Irritating to eyes. Eye contact with dusts may be irritating and could cause eye injury if not removed promptly. The dust becomes acidic following contact with moisture in the eye and may result in moderate to severe irritation. Vapor may be irritating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects Contains material that can cause target organ damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with dusts may irritate skin, cause dermatitis and lead to allergic reactions. Repeated inhalation exposure to dust may cause bronchitis. Hydrogen Sulphide, at increasing levels, will cause eye and respiratory irritation, breathing failure, unconsciousness and death without necessarily any warning odor being sensed. Carcinogenicity: There is no data to indicate any component present at greater than 0.1% that may present a carcinogenic risk. Mutagenicity: No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards Developmental effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs Contains material which causes damage to the following organs lungs, upper respiratory tract, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following respiratory tract irritation, coughing Ingestion: No specific data. Skin Adverse symptoms may include the following irritation, redness Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following pain or irritation, watering, redness

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)