Sodium Hydrogen Sulfide

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Self-heating substances and mixtures : Category 1 Corrosive to Metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Respiratory system) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Self-heating; may catch fire. May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system). Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. Protect from sunlight. Store bulk masses greater than &?1&/ &?2& at temperatures not ex- ceeding &?3&/ &?4&. Store separately.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.