Sulphur

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or preparation

Hazard pictograms

GHS07

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation

Precautionary statements

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

2.3 Other hazards

Solid sulphur is a combustible substance. As the result of combustion, toxic and irritant gases, steams and smokes are emitted, which may cause irritation to mucous membranes, eyes and, upon longer exposure, also skin. The chemical combustion of sulphur may result from its contact with antioxidants and in mixture with coal, carbon black, fats and oils. Combined sulphur dusts and air form an explosive mixture. Danger of explosions exists also in the case of exceeding the ignition temperature through a layer of accumulated sulphur dust, e.g. by contact with hot surfaces of an installation or abnormal operation of devices resulting in heating of components (in particular movable ones). Such situation may lead to the ignition of settled dust and then ignition of dust-air mixture. Sulphur indicates very high proneness to stativity - static electricity may initiate an explosion of sulphur dust.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): Not classified. Effects of physical and chemical properties: No hazard. For humans: Irritating effects on skin: Skin Irritant. 2 (H315 Causes skin irritation). For environment: Not classified. No hazard. [cont…]