HYDROGEN SULFIDE ICSC: 0165 Sulfur hydride H2S Molecular mass: 34.1 (cylinder) ICSC #    0165 CAS #     7783-06-4 RTECS # MX1225000 UN #        1053 EC #         016-001-00-4 Types of Hazard/ Exposure Acute Hazards/ Symptoms Prevention First Aid/ Fire Fighting FIRE Extremely flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out; in other cases extinguish with water spray, powder, carbon dioxide. Explosion Gas/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding) if in liquid state. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. Exposure AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!  •Inhalation Headache. Dizziness. Cough. Sore throat. Nausea. Laboured breathing. Unconsciousness. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes). Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. No mouth-to-mouth artificial respiration. Refer for medical attention.  •Skin ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. Cold-insulating gloves. ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Refer for medical attention.  •Eyes Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns. 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 take to a doctor.  •Ingestion Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Spillage Disposal Storage Packaging & Labelling Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Remove gas with fine water spray. Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Install continous monitoring system with alarm. F+ symbol T+ symbol N symbol R: 12-26-50 S: 1/2-9-16-36-38-45-61 UN Hazard Class: 2.3 UN Subsidiary Risks: 2.1 HYDROGEN SULFIDE ICSC: 0165 Important Data Physical State; Appearance: COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR OF ROTTEN EGGS. Physical Dangers: The gas is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. Chemical Dangers: Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic gases (sulfur oxides). Reacts violently with strong oxidants, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many metals and some plastics. Occupational Exposure Limits: TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; 15 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: 5 ppm, 7.1 mg/m3 Peak limitation category: I(2); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2006). OSHA PEL: C 20 ppm 50 ppm 10-minute maximum peak NIOSH REL: C 10 ppm (15 mg/m3) 10-minute NIOSH IDLH: 100 ppm See: 7783064 Routes of Exposure: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Inhalation Risk: A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. Effects of Short-Term Exposure: The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract . The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system . Exposure may result in unconsciousness. Exposure may result in death. Inhalation of gas may cause lung oedema (see Notes). The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure: Physical Properties Boiling point: -60°C Melting point: -85°C Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.5 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 1.19 Flash point: Flammable Gas Auto-ignition temperature: 260°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 4.3-46 Environmental Data The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. N O T E S The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. The substance blocks the sense of smell. The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient. Card has been partly updated in October 2004: see sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. Card has been partly updated in October 2006: see sections Occupational Exposure Limits. Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20G2TF or 20S1053 NFPA Code: H4; F4; R0; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0165 HYDROGEN SULFIDE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.