General Information
Revision date
2015-07-01
Product name
Hydrogen Sulfide
Product Synonyms
Dihydrogen sulphide; Sulfur hydride; Hydrogen sulphide
Chemical name
Gas,
CAS No.
7783-06-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and Specialty Gas Applications
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
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 serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs. (Cardiovascular system , central nervous system , respiratory system ) Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flame/hot surfaces - No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory 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 INHALED. Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment is urgent, see first aid section of Safety Data Sheet. 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
May cause frostbite upon sudden release of liquefied gas.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Liquefied gas Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Gas - Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 1 ( Nervous System , upper respiratory system ) Simple Asphyxiant Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic - Category 1
