General Information
Revision date
2021-06-01
Product name
Potassium Polysulfide
CAS No.
37199-66-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Investigations
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Company Information
company name
ECP Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Skin corrosion (Category B) Serious eye damage (Category A) Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category A) GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements Pictogram
Signal word
Danger Hazard statement(s) H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion (Category B) Serious eye damage (Category A)
