Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
243-873-5/20548-54-3
Name of the chemical
Calcium sulphide
Concentration
<=100%
General Information
Version
6.2
Revision date
2022-02-10
Product name
Calcium sulfide
CAS No.
20548-54-3
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887 CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
SIGMA-ALDRICH CANADA LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H315, H319, H335, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17) Flammable solids (Category 1), H228 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. - none
