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General Information
Version
3.0
Revision date
2019-07-08
Product name
SULPHUR
Product name
SULPHUR
Identification on the label/Trade name
Safety +1 905-804-4752
Product Synonyms
Sulphur, S, Commercially Formed Solid Elemental Sulphur, Molten Sulphur, Sulfur, Prilled Sulphur, Liquid Sulphur, Flow- ers of Sulphur, Sulphur Flour, Brimstone, Bensulfoid, Sub- limed Sulfur
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Sulphur is used as a raw material in the manufacture of sul- phuric acid, as a soil conditioner, in pesticides, in rubber vul-
Emergency telephone
+1 403-296-3000, 1-888-226-8832
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Company Information
company name
SUNCOR ENERGY INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H315
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Hard crystalline solid (blocks, chunks, pieces or coarse or fine powders), which may be in bulk, prilled, or slated form. Liquid (hot). Colour Pale yellow to amber. Odour Odourless or rotten egg odour when residual hydrogen sulphide is present., "Rotten egg" if H2S present, but odour is an unrelia- ble warning, since it may deaden the sense of smell.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids : Category 2 Combustible dust : Category 1 Skin irritation : Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Flammable solid. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation Eye contact Skin contact Ingestion Aggravated Medical Condi- tion : None known.
Other hazards
None known. IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcino- gen by ACGIH.
