Phosphorus pentasulfide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H260, H302+H332, H313, H400

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Yellow Stench Emergency Overview Flammable solid. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Very toxic to aquatic life. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Contact with water liberates toxic gas. Moisture sensitive. Stench. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solids. Category 1 Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 - Flammable solid H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Combustible material. Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Water reactive. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Health hazards

Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Reacts with water. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Stench. May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.