Sulfur molten

Hazard statements

Flammable Solids – Flammable solid Category 2 (if molten sulfur solidifies) Acute Toxicity – Inhalation – Fatal if inhaled Category 2 Eye Damage/Irritation – Causes serious eye irritation Category 2A Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Causes skin irritation. Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Causes damage to cardiovascular Single Exposure – system, central nervous system, respiratory Category 1 system. Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Causes damage to blood system, respiratory Repeated Exposure – system through proplonged or repeated Category 1 & Category 2 exposure. May cause damage to respiratory system and skin through proplonged or repeated exposure. Sensitization – Respiratory – May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or Category 1 breathing difficulties if inhaled. Toxic to Reproduction – Suspected of damaging fertility or the Category 2 unborn child. Hazardous to the Aquatic Harmful to aquatic life.

Environmental hazards

Acute Hazard – Category 3

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with the hot molten sulfur will cause severe thermal skin burns and eye damage.

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Danger

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking. • Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. • Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. • Do not breathe fume/mist/spray. • Wash skin thoroughly after handling. • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. • In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. • Wear respiratory protection/protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. • Obtain special instructions before use. • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. • Avoid release to the environment.

Response

In case of fire: use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or fire-fighting foam to extinguish. • If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. • If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a doctor/physician. • If exposed: Call a doctor/physician. • Get medical attention if you feel unwell. • If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. • If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. • If on skin: Washwith plenty of water/shower. • If skin irritation occurs: get medical advice/attention. • Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable local, provincial/state, and federal regulations.