Potassium sulfide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H400

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

C Corrosive N Dangerous for the environment Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. R 34 Causes burns. R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms. Classification system HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH Health (acute effects) = 2 FIRE Flammability = 3 Reactivity = 3 REACTIVITY 3

2.2 Label elements

Danger 2.11/1 - Self-heating: may catch fire. Danger 3.2/1B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Warning 4.1/1 - Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. (Contd. of page 1) IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. Store away from other materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 2 Health (acute effects) = 2 FIRE 3 Flammability = 3 Reactivity = 3 REACTIVITY 3