Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7439-97-6
Name of the chemical
Mercury (Hg)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-09-23
Product name
Sulfur Prills
Product Synonyms
Flaked Sulfur; Lump Sulfur. Brimstone, Crude Sulfur, Special Elemental Sulfur, Sulphur, Lump Sulfur, Crushed Sulfur
Chemical name
Sulfur, elemental
CAS No.
7704-34-9
supplier name
Further Information Martrex, Inc
Emergency telephone
Phone - Chemtrec Transport 1-800-424-9300; Medical 1-800-441-3637
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Further Information Martrex, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H303, H313, H315, H320, H333
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview: WARNING! FLAMMABLE DUST AND SOLID. Dust may form Flammable or Explosive mixture with air. May be harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes eye irritation. May cause irritation to skin and respiratory tract.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Solid Category 2 (H228) Combustible Dust Category 1 (HCS 2012) Acute toxicity, Oral Category 5 (H303) Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 5 (H333) Causes eye irritation Category 2B (H320) Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 5 (H313) Skin irritation Category 2 (H315) GHS Label, Hazards and Precautionary Statements
Hazard pictograms
Label Signal Word: WARNING
Hazard statements
Flammable solid. (Dust: Explosion/Fire) (H228) May be harmful if swallowed. (H303) May be harmful if inhaled. (H333) Causes eye irritation (H320) May be harmful in contact with skin. (H313) Causes Skin Irritation (H315)
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. (P210) Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. (P240) Use explosive-proof electrical / ventilating / lighting equipment. (P241) Wash thoroughly after handling. (P264) Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. See Section 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection. (P280)
Response
IN CASE OF FIRE: Use gentle water spray, water flooding, water fog, dirt, sand, or a carbon dioxide blanket to extinguish a fire (See Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures). (P370 + P378) IF SWALLOWED: Call Poison Center / Doctor if you feel unwell. (P301 + P312) IF INHALED: Call Poison Center / Doctor if you feel unwell. (P304 + P312) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing (P305 + P351 + P338) If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice / attention (337 + P313) IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. (P302 + P352) Specific Treatment see Section 4: First Aid Measures, Skin Exposure on this label. (P321) If Skin Irritation Occurs: Get medical advice / attention (332 + P313) Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse (P362 + 364) Call Poison Center / Doctor if you feel unwell. (P312)
2.3 Other hazards
Flammable Solid, irritant.
Health hazards
2 Fire: 1 Reactivity Hazard: 0
Potential health effects
Prolonged exposure to dust may cause skin dryness, skin and eye irritation, respira- tory irritation, or possible dermatitis in sensitive persons. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing dust.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Entry Inhalation (breathing), eye contact, skin contact. Warning! May cause central nervous system effects. Target Organs: Central nervous system Acute Exposure Symptoms Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. May cause lacrimation (tearing), blurred vision, and photophobia. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin Contact: May cause skin dryness and irritation or possible dermatitis in sensitive persons. Chronic Exposure Symptoms: see section 11 Toxicological Information
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Medical Conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to fumes/hydrogen sulfide/sulfur oxides include respiratory disease or infections; cardiovascular diseases.