General Information
Version
6.8
Revision date
2026-07-10
Product name
Sodium sulfide hydrate
CAS No.
27610-45-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301+H311, H314, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Supplemental label elements
AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P260 Do not breathe dust. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard
