STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO. -- SULFUR  -- 6810-00-282-9709
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SULFUR
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-282-9709
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:SPECIALTY CHEMICAL DIV
City:WESTPORT
State:CT
ZIP:06880-6240
Country:US
Info Phone Num:203-226-6602
Emergency Phone Num:203-226-6602 /CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:8F554
=== 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:STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO SPECIALTY CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:NYALA FARMS RD
Box:City:WESTPORT
State:CT
ZIP:06880
Country:US
Phone:203-226-6602/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:8F554

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

Ingred Name:SULFUR
CAS:7704-34-9
RTECS #:WS4250000
Fraction by Wt: OVER 99%
Other REC Limits:15 MG/CUM NUIS. DUST
OSHA PEL:NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV:NONE ESTABLISHED

Ingred Name:EXPOSURE LIMITS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE (PRODUCED BY FIRE)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SULFUR IS ESSENTIALLY NON-TOXIC. IT IS
    A MECHANICAL IRRITANT AS A DUST.
Effects of Overexposure:MILD TO MODERATE IRRITATION, ALL EXPOSURES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:HMIS: PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY
    CONDITIONS IF DUST IS BREATHED.

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTED: INDUCE VOMITING,CONSULT A
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:405F/207C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:511F
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG. DO NOT USE STREAM AS THIS CAN RAISE DUST
    CAUSING EXPLOSION. SULFUR WILL REKINDLE UNTIL COOLED BELOW
    310F/154C
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
    EXCLUDE UNPROTECTED INDIVIDUALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFUR BURNS EMITTING TOXIC CHOKING
    FUMES. SULFUR DUST IN AIR PRESENTS EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP/SHOVEL MATERIAL INTO CONTAINERS FOR
    RECOVERY OR DISPOSAL. DO NOT GENERATE DUST DURING CLEAN-UP. WEAR
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOLLOW NORMAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
    PROCEDURES.
Other Precautions:GUARD AGAINST ASPIRATION OF DUST INTO AIR. WEAR
    SAFETY GOGGLES, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & MASK.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF OVER DUST TLV
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN UNDER TLV
Protective Gloves:NONE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Work Hygienic Practices:STANDARD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UPDATE PER UNDATED MSDS RECEIVED 8JAN88.

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

HCC:F8
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:831F/444C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:230F/110C
Vapor Pres:0.0001
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW POWDER,LUMPS,OR CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS NITRITES AND CHLORATES. ALSO ALKALI
Stability Condition to Avoid:DUST
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BURNING PRODUCES TOXIC CHOKING SULFUR
    DIOXIDE. LCLO HUMAN: 1000 PPM 10 MIN. PULMONARY DISTRESS SYMPTOMS
    MAY BE DELAYED

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF SCRAP IN MANNER I/A/W
    FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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