MOLTEN SULPHUR

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification ICOP GHS Classification Skin irritation Category 2 Serious eye irritation Category 2

Signal word

WARNING DETERMINED BY USING ICOP GHS CRITERIA

Hazard statements

H-315 Causes skin irritation. H-319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Prevention

Code Phrase P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

Code Phrase P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention

Storage

Code Phrase - No precautionary statement.

Disposal

Code Phrase - No precautionary statement.

Other physicochemical hazards

Thermal burn hazard – contact with hot material may cause thermal burns.

Health hazards

Hydrogen sulphide – a highly toxic gas, is expected to be present.  Signs and symptoms of overexposure to hydrogen sulphide include respiratory and eye irritation, dizziness, nausea, coughing, a sensation of dryness and pain in the nose, and loss of consciousness.  Odour does not provide a reliable indicator of the presence of hazardous levels in the atmosphere.  May be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.  Heated or combusted Sulphur may release toxic Sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide gases.

Environmental hazards

No significant hazards NOTE This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1 without expert advice. Health studies have shown that chemical exposure may cause potential human health risks which may vary from person to person.