Sodium Sulfide (anhydrous)

Physical hazards

Not classified.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. 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/doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. Store away from incompatible materials.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Contact with water liberates toxic gas. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.