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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE COMPANY

1.1 Identification of the Product
Product name is Agri Sulphur
1.2 Company
See details below

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Sulphur
7704-34-9 – 72% w/v – no classification required

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Human: non hazardous
Environment: non hazardous

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General: In case of serious personal contamination always seek medical help immediately.
Inhalation: If large concentrations of spray mist are inhaled remove to fresh air and keep warm. If symptoms persist seek medical advice.
Skin Contact: May cause irritation. If symptoms persist seek medical advice. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash immediately with soap and rinse with plenty of water.
Eye Contact: Irrigate immediately with copious amounts clean water for 15 minutes minimum. Seek medical attention if redness or irritation persists.
Ingestion: May cause systemic damage and gastro-intestinal irritation. Do not induce vomiting. Give copious amounts of water to drink. If vomiting occurs place patient in the recovery position. Seek medical attention without delay.
Medical Information: For specialist advice doctors should contact the nearest Poisons Information Centre.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

All extinguishing agents can be used. Water as a fine mist.
Does not present any particular burn risk in the event of a fire. Sulphur dioxide fumes will be involved.
Protective clothing, boots, glasses and gloves should be worn. Fire fighters should use breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Environment: Do not discharge into drains or rivers.
Spillage: Absorb and contain spillage with sand or earth. Place waste in sealed containers. Contact local authority for controlled waste disposal. Notify water authority if needed.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Handling: Wear full overall protective clothing, PVC or rubber gloves
and boots. If exposed to high vapour concentration in a confined area, wear
self contained breathing apparatus. In well ventilated areas, wear a fume
mask.
7.2 Storage: Keep sealed in original container. Store in frost free conditions above 5 C. Store away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Occupational exposure limits
Not specified
8.2 Personal Protection
Wear full protective overall clothing. Wear PVC or rubber gloves and boots. Wear face shield or goggles to BS 2092. Avoid breathing the spray mist.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Opaque yellow liquid
Odour Mild sulphurous smell
pH water solution (100g/l) 4.5
Melting point n/a
Boiling point Approx 100 C
Explosive properties Non-flammable
Oxidizing Properties Non oxidizing
Relative Density 1.41 – 1.45 g/cm3 at 20 C
Solubility (water and fat) Complete in water.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Hazardous reactions are unlikely to occur under normal conditions of storage and use.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 General
May be mildly irritating to eyes, skin and mucous membrane. Non
sensitizing.
11.2 Toxicity Data
LD50 oral: = 4228 mg/kg .bw.
LD50 dermal: >4000mg/kg .bw.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Mobility
No information available
12.2 Persistence/Degradability
Readily biodegradable in soil
12.3 Bio-accumulation
Bio-accumulation unlikely

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product and Waste: Requires controlled waste disposal in accordance with Control of Pollution Act, 1974 and Special Waste Regulations 1980.
Containers: Do not re-use containers for any purpose. Dispose of used packaging in accordance with Special Waste Regulations 1980.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

No restrictions or special transport measures required.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

R-PHASES
None
S-PHASES
S2 – keep out of reach off children
S37/39 – wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Disclaimer
The information in the MSDS relates to this specific material. If the product is used as a component in any other product, this MSDS may not be valid. The information contained was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. The information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. This Material Safety Data Sheet was prepared according to Directive 93/112/EEC.

Product Supplied by:
J & H Bunn, Bunns Lane, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0JD
Tel: (01493) 441111 Fax: (01493) 656244
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