CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Calcium Sulfide 4.1/II No
FORMULA F.W. CAS#
CaS 72.14 20548-54-3
PHYSICAL DATA
Density 2.5. M.p.:decomposes. Slightly soluble in water.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White crystals. Probable odor of H2S.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Slow decomposition especially when wet. Gives off vapor of Hydrogen Sulfide. Incompatible (perhaps violently) with
oxidizers.
FIRE HAZARDS
Flammable gas emitted upon heating. Highly toxic fumes. Firefighters wear SCBA.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Water spray, CO2, or dry chemical. N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Poisonous by inhalation, toxic by ingestion. Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. LD/TD no data. TLV/PEL(as
H2S) 20 ppm ceiling, 50 ppm 10 min max exposure. No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles and rubber gloves while handling. Use only with adequate ventilation or suitable respirator.
FIRST AID
Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention. If swallowed, give water or
milk and induce vomiting. See a physician. If unconscious, give oxygen and respiration as necessary, get immediately
medical assistance.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Wash up with water. Disposal to drain acceptable in most localities, check local regulations. Other disposal to solid waste.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
1348 LM 8/6/96
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