SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.CORP. -- SODIUM SULFIDE  -- 6810-00-237-2908
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFIDE
MSDS Date:09/03/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2908
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.CORP.
Address:14422 SAN PEDRO ST.
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-9985
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000 CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFIDE NONAHYDRATE
CAS:1313-84-4
RTECS #:WE1925000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV:NONE ESTABLISHED

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN SULFIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7783-06-4
RTECS #:MX1225000
OSHA PEL:(C),20 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:IPR MOUSE LD50 53 MG/KG(H*2S LC50 444PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE, BURNING BODY
    TISSUES. IT IS ALSO TOXIC BY FORMING HYDROGEN SULFIDE WHICH AFFECTS
    THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.-MOST LIKELY FORM OF INHALATION OF
    HYDROGEN SULFIDE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION,PAIN,BLURRED
    VISION.SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION,BURNS,SYSTEMIC POISONING.
    INHALED:DUST PRODUCES RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INHALATION OF
    HYDROGEN SULFIDE ALSO PRODUCES NAUSEA,VOMITING,CO
    LLAPSE,CONVULSIONS. INGESTION:SEVERE IRRIT.G/I SYSTEM.CONTACT W
    STOMACH ACID YIELDS H*2S & CAUSTIC.& NAUSEA,VOMIT,ETC.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER,GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. FLUSH WITH WATER.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALED: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. GIVE OXYGEN
    OR CPR AS N EEDED. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.INGESTION: IF
    CONSCIOUS GIVE LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER OR MILK. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:SEE UNU.FIRE HAZ
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER SPRAY,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROT.GEAR. COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER. MOVE THEM FROM FIRE
    AREA IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT FORMS TOXIC,EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN
    SULFIDE IN CONTACT WITH AIR OR ACIDS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.EVACUATE AREA.CONTAIN
    SPILL AND RECOVER FOR DISPOSAL.SOLID SPILLS MAY BE DILUTED WITH
    SAND TO REDUCE FIRE HAZARD.LIQUID SPILLS(I.E.FIRE RUN-OFF) MUST BE
    CONTAINED.BOTH SPILLS  SHOULD BE PLACED IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR
    DISPOSAL
Neutralizing Agent:CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE OR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (VERY
    REACTIVE!).

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS.HANDLE ONLY WHEN WEARING PERSONAL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.USE CARE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR FOR DUST AND H*2S,OR
    SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR.IF EXPOSED ABOVE TLV.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER ETC.TO PROTECT FROM CONTACT
Eye Protection:DUST/SPLASH GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH/SAFETY SHOWER AND IMPERVIOUS
    CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT
Work Hygienic Practices:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:122F/50C
Spec Gravity:1.427
pH:ALK.
Solubility in Water:47.5%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO YELLOW TO BRICK RED DELIQUESCENT
    TETRAGONAL CRYSTALS, SULFIDE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
MOISTURE,ACIDS,REACTIVE METALS,DIAZONIUM CHLORIDE
    SALTS(EXPLODES),N,N-DICHLOROMETHYL AMINE (EXPLODES)
Stability Condition to Avoid:OCCASIONALLY REACTS EXPLOSIVELY TO
    FRICTION OR HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN SULFIDE,SULFUR OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    HMIS: DILUTE SPILLS WITH WATER(USE CARE),THEN CAREFULLY REACT WITH
    HYPOCHLORITE TO A SMALL CHLORINE RESIDUAL. NEUTRALIZE TO PH 6-9
    BEFORE DISPOSING. IF D ISSOLVING SOLIDS,CAREFULLY & SLOWLY ADDTO
    WATER.

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