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General Information
Revision date
2018-12-07
Product name
Sulfur flowers of sulfur, brimstone
CAS No.
7704-34-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Raw material used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid and sulphur dioxide
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None identified to date
supplier name
Teck Metals Ltd
Manufacturer Name
Teck Metals Ltd
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Company Information
company name
Teck Metals Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health Physical Environmental Acute Toxicity (Oral, Inhalation) – Does not meet criteria Flammable Solids – Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity – Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Does not meet criteria Combustible Dust – Category 1 Short Term/Long Term Eye Damage/Eye Irritation – Does not meet criteria Does not meet criteria Respiratory or Skin Sensitization – Does not meet criteria Mutagenicity – Does not meet criteria Carcinogenicity – Does not meet criteria Reproductive Toxicity – Does not meet criteria Specific Target Organ Toxicity Acute Exposure – Does not meet criteria Chronic Exposure – Does not meet criteria LABEL:
Signal word
WARNING
Precautionary statements
WARNING! Flammable Liquid/Solid. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open May form combustible dust concentrations in air. flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof equipment if dust cloud can occur. Wear protective gloves, clothing and eye protection (and face protection where appropriate). IN CASE OF FIRE: Use dry sand, etc. on small fires. Use water spray, fog or foam on larger fires. Emergency Overview: An amber-to-yellow liquid or a bright yellow powder. Sulphur is relatively non-toxic and poses little immediate health hazard to the environment or emergency response personnel unless it is involved in a fire. Both solid and liquid sulphur are combustible and generate large quantities of toxic and irritating sulphur dioxide gas on burning. Molten sulphur is hot enough to cause serious thermal burns to unprotected skin. Wear full protective clothing and positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus in emergency situations involving burning sulphur.
Potential health effects
Sulphur is relatively non-toxic to humans, causing only mild local irritation to the eyes, nose, throat and upper airways. However, under certain circumstances it may release toxic hydrogen sulphide and/or sulphur dioxide gases. Sulphur is not listed as a carcinogen by OSHA, NTP, IARC or ACGIH (see Toxicological Information, Section 11).
Environmental effects
This product has the potential to pose ecological risks to organisms in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Discharge of the product to soil and water should be prevented (see Ecological Information, Section 12).
