General Information
Revision date
2015-05-01
Product name
Hydrogen Sulfide, Hydrosulfuric Acid
Product Synonyms
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S); Dihydrogen monosulfide; Dihydrogen sulfide; Sulfur dihydride; Sulfureted hydrogen;
CAS No.
7783-06-4
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Company Information
company name
MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Flammable Gases - Category 1 Gases Under Pressure - Liquefied gas Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Dust/Mist - Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation - Vapor - 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. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes damage to organs. （Cardiovascular system , central nervous system , respiratory system ） Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. （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. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. 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 person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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.
