CALCIUM POLYSULFIDE | ICSC: 1038 (April 2005) |
Lime sulfur Lime suphur |
CAS #: 1344-81-6 |
EC Number: 215-709-2 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. See Notes. | NO contact with acids. NO open flames. | Use dry powder, dry sand. |
STRICT HYGIENE! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Sore throat. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Unconsciousness. | Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. No mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. Administration of oxygen may be needed. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles 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 | Burning sensation. Abdominal cramps. Nausea. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Shock or collapse. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. NO mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. Administration of oxygen may be needed. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
CALCIUM POLYSULFIDE | ICSC: 1038 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Formula: CaSx |
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Inhalation risk
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. |
NOTES |
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This substance forms hydrogen sulfide in stomach. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xi, N; R: 31-36/37/38-50; S: (2)-28-61 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations