Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: CONTACT CAUSES IRRIT OF SKIN & MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. INGESTION CAUSES CORROSION & IRRIT (SEE OTHR PREC)
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: N/P
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FIRST AID
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EYES & SKIN: WASH FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN W/H*2O. CALL PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:
REMOVE FROM AREA OF EXPOSURE. APPLY ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATN IF PATIENT IS
UNCONSCIOUS. CALL PHYS. INGEST: IF PT IS CONSCIOUS,GIVE LRG AMTS OF H*2O TO
RINSE MOUTH (SEE OT HR PRECAUT
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FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
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Flash Point Text: NONE INDICATED
Auto Ignition Temperature Text:
Extinguishing Media: ANY MEDIA SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING THE SUPPORTING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR SCBA AS HYDROGEN SULFIDE MAY BE GENERATED.
Unusal Fire/Explosion Hazard: MANY SULFIDES REACH VIOLENTLY & EXPLOSIVELY
ON CONTACT W/POWERFUL OXIDIZERS. (SEE SUPP DATA)
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RELEASE MEASURES
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Spill Release Procedures: ADD FECL*3 (40%) SOLUTION TO THE AMMONIUM SULFIDE
SOLUTION. STIR UNTIL FES FORMATION IS COMPLETE. ADD SLIGHT EXCESS OF SODA ASH.
SCOOP UP & WASH INTO DRAIN W/EXCESS H*2O. WASH SITE W/SOAP SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent: N/P
Waste Disposal Methods: (1) ADD TO A LRG VOLUME OF FECL*3 SOLUTION W/STIRRING.
ADD MORE FECL*3 IF NECESSARY. ADD SODA ASH W/STIRRING UNTIL NEUTRAL. SCOOP UP
& WASH DOWN DRAIN W/EXCESS H*2O. (2) IN APPROVED LANDFILL. WASTE DISPOSAL
MUST BE IAW FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL R EGULATIONS
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
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STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE & AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RSPTR W/AMMONIA CARTRIDGE;SCBA FOR
EMERG SITUATNS.
Ventilation: MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
Protective Gloves: RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection: SPLASH-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Equipment: LAB COAT OR COVERALLS
Work Hygenic Practices: LAB COAT OR COVERALLS
Supplemental Safety & Health: UNUSUAL FIRE,EXPLO HAZ: H*2S EVOLVED CAN FORM
EXPLOSIVE MIX W/AIR. EVOLVES H*2S ON CONTACT W/ACID,ACID FUMES. TLV: NONE
INDICATED (FOR AMMONIUM SULFIDE);FOR HYDROGEN SULFIDE TLV=10 PPM.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling Point:
DECOMPOSES
Melting/Freezing Point:
N/A
Decomposition Temp:
N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/P Vapor Density: N/P
Specific Gravity: N/P
PH: N/P
Viscosity: N/P
Evaporation Rate & Reference: N/P
Solubility in Water: VERY SOLUBL
Appearance and Odor: CLEAR,YELLOW LIQUID;STRONG CHARACTERISTIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume: N/P
Corrosion Rate: N/P
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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Stability Indicator: YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid: N/P
Materials to Avoid: ACIDS & POWERFUL OXIDIZERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: MAY EVOLVE HYDROGEN SULFIDE IN THE PRESENCE
OF ACIDS.
Hazardous Polymerization Products: NO
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization: N/P
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DISPOSAL
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(1) ADD TO A LRG VOLUME OF FECL*3 SOLUTION W/STIRRING. ADD MORE FECL*3 IF
NECESSARY. ADD SODA ASH W/STIRRING UNTIL NEUTRAL. SCOOP UP & WASH DOWN
DRAIN W/EXCESS H*2O. (2) IN APPROVED LANDFILL. WASTE DISPOSAL MUST BE IAW
FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL R EGULATIONS
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REGULATORY
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SARA Title III: N/P
Federal Regulatory: N/P
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OTHER
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