AMMONIUM BISULFIDE | ICSC: 1035 (September 2002) |
Ammonium hydrogen sulfide Ammonium hydrosulfide Ammonium sulfhydrate Ammonium mercaptan |
CAS #: 12124-99-1 |
EC Number: 235-184-3 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. | Use foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
STRICT HYGIENE! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal cramps. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation in the mouth. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into covered air-tight containers. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from acids, oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. | |
PACKAGING | |
Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
AMMONIUM BISULFIDE | ICSC: 1035 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: H5NS / (NH4)HS |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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The commercial product is available as a 40% solution that is more stable than the dry product. UN number for the solution is 2683. The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations