Sulfur Molten

Physical hazards

Flammable solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable solid. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Response

In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog for extinction. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. If on skin Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.