Cerium (III) sulfide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

In contact with water releases flammable gas Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

Prevention

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with acids Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wear respiratory protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit Category 3 Gas(es) = Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) flammable gases Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas