TIGER INDUSTRIES
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
INDUSTRIAL GRADE SULPHUR
January 2004
SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION
Tiger Industries
6444 -42 St. SE Telephone: (403) 279-2616
Calgary, AB T2C 2V1 Fax: (403) 236-9049
Trade Name (Common Name or Synonym) 鈥? INDUSTRIAL GRADE SULPHUR; ELEMENATAL SULPHUR
Formula: S Molecular Weight: 32.06
SECTION II TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS (Non Regulated as per
following exemptions/provisions, and observations):
US and Canadian Shipments: non regulated as per T.D.G.A.R.鈥檚 exemption part 2.3 (a)(xxxviii)
and 49 CFR (Canadian Shipments and Packagings 171.12 (a) and CFR 49 (Special Provisions
172.102 pt 30.)
International Shipments:
AIR (IATA): Exempted under Special Provision A 105 SEA (IMDG): Exempted as per Sulphur
Observations Part 1 & 2
TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCIES: call collect CANUTEC 613-996-6666 (24 hours).
WHMIS: non-controlled product in accordance with sub-paragraph 13(a)(i-iv) or paragraph 14 (a) of
the Hazardous Products Act.
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SECTION III FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin: Wash with mild soap and water.
Eyes: Irrigate thoroughly with copious quantities of plain water.
Inadequate irrigation may increase the irritation. Do not use Boric Acid.
SECTION IV HAZARDS INFORMATION
Inhalation: Sulphur dust may irritate the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages.
Ingestion: Solid sulphur is virtually non-toxic. It can be taken internally in fairly large doses
without injury.
Skin: In some individuals, sulphur dust has an irritant action, which may be aggravated by
perspiration or moisture.
Eyes: Sulphur dust is capable of irritating the inner surfaces of the eyelids.
Permissible Concentration: None established. Unusual Chronic Toxicity: N/A
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Flash Point C Auto Ignition C Flammable Limits in Air (% by VOL)
Pure Liquid S, Dust clouds, Minimum explosion concentration is
188 oC, (370 oF) 190 oC, (374 oF) approximately 35
gm per cu. metre
(0.035 oz per cu. ft.). Maximum
Impure Liquid S, Undispersed dust, explosive concentration lies
168 oC, (335 oF) 220 oC, (428 oF) between 1000 and 2000
gm/m3
probably about 1400 gm/m3,
(1.4 oz per cu. ft.).
*Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:
Dust suspended in air is readily ignited by flame, static electricity or friction spark. Every reasonable
step must be taken to minimize dust formation. Dust tight casings should be equipped with explosion
relief vents. Sparkless electrical equipment is recommended. Handling equipment must be grounded
or bonded to avoid static electricity. Keep away from sources of flame or sparks. Detailed
recommendations in Manufacturing Chemists Association SD-74 and National Safety Council 612
Bulletins covering "Sulphur" should be followed when handling Sulphur.
Explosive Limits: LEL 35 gm/m3
UEL 1400 gm/m3
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SECTION V PRECAUTIONS/PROCEDURES
* Fire Extinguishing Agents Recommended:
1. A fine water spray or fog is recommended.
2. C02 or dry chemical.
3. Small fires may be smothered with sand or solid sulphur.
* Fire Extinguishing Agents to Avoid:
Hoses and extinguishers with pressure streams should be avoided where solid sulphur is dusty or
where it may create a further hazard by raising more dust clouds.
* Special Fire Fighting Precautions:
Because burning sulphur evolves sulphur dioxide, breathing apparatus or gas masks approved for
use in acid-gas atmosphere should be used. Fumes from unprotected sulphur fires shall be avoided,
if possible, by approaching for the upwind side.
* Ventilation:
Local exhaust if dusty conditions prevail.
* Normal Handling:
Avoid breathing dust and keep clothing as free from dust as possible.
* Storage:
Solid becomes corrosive to metals when stored wet. Sulphur/bentonite fertilizer will physically break
down when exposed to moisture or water.
* Spill or Leak:
Shovel into disposal containers or cover with tarp. For landfill disposal, mix with limestone 3 times
the weight of sulphur.
* Special: Precautions/Procedures/Label Instructions.
Eye wash equipment near the work area.
SECTION VI PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
* Respiratory Protection:
Dust-type respirators shall be provided for dusty conditions. Breathing apparatus must be available
for emergency use in case of fire.
* Eyes and Face:
Dust-tight goggles with plastic or rubber frames may be helpful in dusty conditions.
* Hands, Arms and Body:
Workers whose skin may be sensitive to sulphur dust should button collars, roll sleeves down, and
gather trousers at the ankle. Gloves may be helpful.
* Other Clothing and Equipment:
Hard hat and safety shoes. Fire-retardant fabric is recommended. Sulphur impregnated clothing
should not be worn.
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SECTION VII PHYSICAL DATA
Material is (at normal conditions): Appearance and Odour
__Liquid _X_Solid __Gas Bright yellow in Colour. May
have slight sulphur odour.
Boiling Point Specific Gravity Vapour Density
444 oC (832 oF) Solid, 2.07 gm/ml >1
Solubility in Water pH Vapour Pressure
(mm Hg at 20 oC)
(% by weight)
Insoluble Neutral when dry Solid: Less than 0.0001 mm. Hg
at 20掳 C (68 掳F).
Evaporation Rate % Volatiles by Volume Melting Point
(Butyl Acetate =)
(Ether =)
119 oC (246 oF)
N/A N/A
SECTION VIII REACTIVITY DATA
Stability Conditions to Avoid
__Unstable X Stable The main hazards are fire and dust explosions.
Hazardous Polymerization Conditions to Avoid.
__May occur _X_Will not occur.
SECTION IX HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS (Mixtures Only)
* Material or Components:
Mixtures with chlorates, nitrates or other oxidizing agents may be explosive. Sulphur will react with
alkalis or alkaline earths.
NOTICE:
The data and information presented herein are based upon tests, research and reports which are
considered by us to be reliable and believed to be accurate. The data and information are presented
without warranty, guarantee or liability on our part, and are presented to the customer for his own
consideration, investigation and verification.
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