Liquid Sulphur (SNR)

If inhalation of mists, fumes or vapour causes irritation to the nose or throat, remove to fresh air. Casualties suffering ill effects as a result of exposure to hydrogen sulphide should be removed to fresh air. Do not attempt to rescue the victim unless proper respiratory protection is worn. If the victim has difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest, is dizzy, vomiting, or unresponsive, give 100% oxygen with rescue breathing or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as required and transport to the nearest medical facility.

Symptoms: If inhalation of mists, fumes or vapour causes irritation to the nose or throat. Casualties suffering ill effects as a result of exposure to hydrogen sulphide. If the victim has difficulty breathing or tightness of the chest, is dizzy, vomiting, or unresponsive. Respiratory irritation signs and symptoms may include a temporary burning sensation of the nose and throat, coughing, and/or difficulty breathing.

Cold product: Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately flush skin with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, and follow by washing with soap and water if available. Hot product: If contact with hot product, immediately cool the burn area by flushing or immersing the affected area with water for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Do not attempt to remove anything from the burn area or apply burn creams or ointments. During transport do not cover the wound with dressing or sheet since these may adhere to the product. It should be noted this product contracts on cooling. Where a limb is encased, care should be taken to avoid the development of a tourniquet effect. In the event of this occurring, the adhering product must be softened and/or split to prevent restriction of blood flow.

Symptoms: If redness, swelling, pain and/or blisters occur.

Cold product: Flush eye with copious quantities of water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Hot product: If contact with hot product, immediately cool the burn area by flushing with large amounts of water. Do not attempt to remove anything from the burn area. Do not apply burn creams or ointments. During transport do not cover the wound with dressing or sheet since these may adhere to the product. Transport to the nearest medical facility for additional treatment.

Symptoms: If persistent irritation occurs. Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision.

In general no treatment is necessary unless large quantities are swallowed, however, get medical advice.

Foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small fires only.

Do not use water in a jet.

Hazardous combustion products may include: A complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases (smoke). Oxides of sulphur. Oxides of nitrogen and ammonia Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) and toxic sulphur oxides may be given off when this material is heated. Do not depend on sense of smell for warning. Accumulation of dust can create an explosion hazard. Sulphur burns with a pale blue flame that may be difficult to see in daylight. Burning sulphur will flow.

For non emergency personnel: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. For emergency responders: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading or entering drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or other appropriate barriers.

For solids, shovel into a suitable clearly marked container for disposal or reclamation in accordance with local regulations.

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid generation or accumulation of dusts as it can generate an explosion hazard. Keep container tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place. Use air monitoring alarms if concentrations are expected to reach harmful levels. Stay upwind and away from newly opened hatches. Keep all sources of ignition away from loading area.

Keep container tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin.

Keep all sources of ignition away from loading area. Grounding and bonding.

Read in conjunction with the Exposure Scenario for your specific use contained in the Annex. The level of protection and types of controls necessary will vary depending upon potential exposure conditions. Select controls based on a risk assessment of local circumstances. Appropriate measures include: Eye washes and showers for emergency use.

Where hand contact with the product may occur the use of gloves approved to relevant standards (e.g. Europe: EN374, US: F739) made from the following materials may provide suitable chemical protection. PVC, neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage, e.g. frequency and duration of contact, chemical resistance of glove material, dexterity. Always seek advice from glove suppliers. Contaminated gloves should be replaced. Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly. Application of a non-perfumed moisturizer is recommended. For continuous contact we recommend gloves with breakthrough time of more than 240 minutes with preference for > 480 minutes where suitable gloves can be identified. For short-term/splash protection we recommend the same but recognize that suitable gloves offering this level of protection may not be available and in this case a lower breakthrough time maybe acceptable so long as appropriate maintenance and replacement regimes are followed. Glove thickness is not a good predictor of glove resistance to a chemical as it is dependent on the exact composition of the glove material. Glove thickness should be typically greater than 0.35 mm depending on the glove make and model.

Eye washes and showers for emergency use. When handling heated product, wear safety glasses and a face shield (preferably with a chin guard).

No respiratory protection is ordinarily required under normal conditions of use. In accordance with good industrial hygiene practices, precautions should be taken to avoid breathing of material. If air-filtering respirators are suitable for conditions of use: Select a filter suitable for the combination of inorganic gases and vapours and particles meeting EN14387 and 143 [Filter type B/P]. In areas where hydrogen sulphide vapours may accumulate, a positive-pressure air-supplied respirator is advised.

Wear chemical resistant gloves/gauntlets and boots. Where risk of splashing, also wear an apron.

Read in conjunction with the Exposure Scenario for your specific use contained in the Annex. Local guidelines on emission limits for volatile substances must be observed for the discharge of exhaust air containing vapour. Minimise release to the environment. An environmental assessment must be made to ensure compliance with local environmental legislation. Information on accidental release measures are to be found in section 6. Take appropriate measures to fulfil the requirements of relevant environmental protection legislation. Avoid contamination of the environment by following advice given in Section 6. If necessary, prevent undissolved material from being discharged to waste water. Waste water should be treated in a municipal or industrial waste water treatment plant before discharge to surface water.

Refer to Section 7, Handling & Storage, for special precautions which a user needs to be aware of or needs to comply with in connection with transport.

Refer to Section 7, Handling & Storage, for special precautions which a user needs to be aware of or needs to comply with in connection with transport.