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General Information
Version
9
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
Sulfur
Product Synonyms
Sulphur; Brimstone
CAS No.
7704-34-9
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H303, H315
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Yellow Rotten-egg like Emergency Overview Flammable solid. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May form combustible dust concentrations in air. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material. Dust can form an explosive mixture with air. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable solids. Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation
