General Information
Revision date
2014-01-10
Product name
HYDROGEN SULFIDE
Product Synonyms
Dihydrogen sulfide, hydrosulfuric acid, sulfuretted hydrogen
CAS No.
7783-06-4
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Company Information
company name
Refrigeration & Oxygen Co. Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW * * * Poisonous, flammable liquid and gas under pressure. May be fatal if inhaled. Can form explosive mixtures with air. May cause respiratory tract and central nervous system damage. Can cause eye irritation. Gas deadens sense of smell. Symptoms of exposure may be delayed.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation ACUTE EFFECTS: Irritation to the eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract. May cause pulmonary edema, headache, dizziness, bronchitis, and respiratory paralysis. High concentrations may cause collapse and death.
Potential chronic health
May cause conjunctivitis, photophobic, corneal bullae, tearing, pain, and blurred vision
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
OVEREXPOSURE Persons with impaired pulmonary function or pre-existing eye problems may be at increased risk from exposure. OTHER EFFECTS OF OVEREXPORSURE: None CARCINOGENICITY (US ONLY): NTP - No IARC MONOGRAPHS - No OSHA REGULATED - No
