Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
20548-54-3	Calcium sulfide	>99.9	243-873-5

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: off-white powder.
Warning! Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Decomposed even by weak acids, evolving hydrogen sulfide, H2S, a flammable, poisonous gas with the odor of rotten eggs.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion: Contact with stomach acid may liberate toxic hydrogen sulfide gas.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: ; Instability:

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use only with adequate ventilation. Inform laundry personnel of contaminant's hazards. Acids should not be used around this material unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful planning. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from strong acids. Store protected from moisture.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Calcium sulfide	none listed	none listed	none listed
Hydrogen sulfide	10 ppm TWA; 15 ppm STEL	100 ppm IDLH	20 ppm Ceiling

OSHA Vacated PELs: Calcium sulfide: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Hydrogen sulfide: 10 ppm TWA; 14 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Powder
Appearance: off-white
Odor: sulfide odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:> 2000 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Partially soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.59
Molecular Formula:CaS
Molecular Weight:72.14

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Unstable. Oxidizes in dry air; decomposes in moist air.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, exposure to air, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents, strong acids, potassium chlorates, lead dioxide, chromyl chloride, potassium nitrate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of sulfur, hydrogen sulfide, calcium hydroxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 20548-54-3 unlisted.      
CAS# 7783-06-4: MX1225000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

CAS# 7783-06-4:
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 634 ppm/1H;
     Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1200 mg/m3/2H;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 444 ppm;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 20548-54-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 7783-06-4: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series:
CAS# 7783-06-4: waste number U135.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	CORROSIVE SOLIDS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.	Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Sol
Hazard Class:	8	9
UN Number:	UN2921	UN3077
Packing Group:	II	III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 20548-54-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
     CAS# 7783-06-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     CAS# 7783-06-4: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     CAS# 7783-06-4: 500 lb TPQ
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7783-06-4 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     CAS# 7783-06-4 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 20548-54-3 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
     CAS# 7783-06-4 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XI N
Risk Phrases:
     R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
     R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
     R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Safety Phrases:
     S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
     .
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 20548-54-3: No information available.
     CAS# 7783-06-4: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 20548-54-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
     CAS# 7783-06-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     WHMIS: Not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 7783-06-4 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 1/29/1998
Revision #4 Date: 11/20/2008

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