Potassium (poly)sulfide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H252, H314, H318, H400

Code

Statements

H252

Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire

OSHA HCS Classification

Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 2), H252 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H252 Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P413 Store bulk masses greater than .? kg/ .? lbs at temperatures not exceeding .? °C/ .? °F. P420 Store away from other materials. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.