General Information
Product name
AMMONIUM SULPHITE CRYSTALS
CAS No.
10196-04-0
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Company Information
company name
OXFORD LAB FINE CHEM LLP
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Very hazardous in case of ingestion. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Potential chronic health
Effects Very hazardous in case of ingestion.Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors causes irritation to the respiratory tract; symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath. Concentrations of hydrogen Sulphide above 50 ppm may cause headache, insomnia, nausea, sore throat, dizziness, drowsiness, and pulmonary edema. Above 600 ppm for 30 minutes can cause death. Ingestion: May be corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract through liberation of hydrogen Sulphide. Can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, cyanosis, respiratory depression, blood pressure fall, unconsciousness, tremors, convulsions, and death. Skin Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain. May be absorbed through skin and cause hydrogen Sulphide poisoning. Eye Contact: Splashes can cause burns to the eyes. Vapors can cause irritation with redness and pain. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure may cause damage to exposed tissues.
