Hydrogen Sulfide (24-61%) balance Nitrogen

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Compressed gas Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Gas - Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Repeated exposure - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable gas. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs. (Cardiovascular system , central nervous system , respiratory system ) Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (blood , nervous system , respiratory system ) Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, sparks, open flame, and hot surfaces - No smoking. Do not breathe gas. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Leaking gas fire: Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. IF exposed. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs. Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF IN EYES. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists. Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from sunlight. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Rapid release of compressed gas may cause frostbite. May cause asphyxia.