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SEC -i iCN V: HEAL T H HAZARD DATA Thr: S; cid 'ir;.it value: none'es,2c1;shed for sulfur. ff e c 4 of overexposure: Prolonged exposure to dust may cause Sian dryness, skin .'nd eye initation. ;-Spiralcry problem, s, or possible dermatitis in sensitive persons. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing (just. Em,:ergency and First Aid Procedures: Wash exposed skin thoroughly after use. Launder clothing. If eye irritation occurs, flush eyes with cool clean water. If eye or skin irritation ;:persists, consult a ;11hysiclan. F. 7CTiC`ll VI: Rt=ACTIVITY DATA ,- al iL'f IS $iGLl2 �y Itself ct -i 1 .t ie t ,cmperatUrpS. Ct.nr'li*'ci s '.o avoid: rl lxtures of air and sulfur dust, sparks of en :13.,,es, ^ixtuires of suifur rcen's �n ce:.eral, large cccum, ulaticns of sulfur, dust which could'vecc�Te alrt3rr:e in an xpics;Cn , disruption caused by other materials. Good housekeeping is important to minimize fire dancer. C_'lid _-_,!fur 's S-nerally compaf bF e . ith ccrirnon materials of LCnsi uCfion. c! n, t:.QlSii:CUS ti'�-4r0C n Suiflda Cas In the ..._ c Si: :! air. ;-,e Lias 's ..Gr.:;' c:,_. ;f . form su!`rces with most met,,=is, and reacts viecr-ously with metcls in tie Sodium and ;M-gresium Ha _,Deus combustion products: Sulfur die)6de gas. Poisonous, iriitating, clicking Sas. Do not in:i:ale. li' t air _t cn: ce. to Spill material. Have fire fighting reedit at Viand. Avoid c.a ting dust and sparks with tools. Wear eye and face•protectlon, as shall 'brief :ices may flare up mi a Spark s St":.'Ck. Shall spills may `ve cleaned up w-ijn-�r-:h ovel and broom- Larce spins imay be c:ca .d :✓itis front nd sic. Pcst fire .:atch until all danger of ;,2St. Pe sonrel should :vasa -.:creuc~1y -1l .`:as-. _'S`CSai Method: Surlal, :anofill- Local iarimers „iay ::ant to use t; -:e t .ater:al as a . iant 7r scl! amend -'ent moulded the only contamination is dirt, and provided they have received compeient advice f.rom a soil chemist recommending the application of sulfur. SECTION VIII: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Resairatcry protection recommended - dust masks suitable for use with irritating dust. _ Indoor use areas should have suijicient local exhaust to remove dust as it is released into the air. Eye protection is recommended around dust for personal comfort. Work gloves and long sleeved shim etc. help keep material off of skin of sensitive persons prone to skin irritation or dermatitis. Fire fighting tools/media shouid be readily available: Water or dirt and shovels. SECTION IX: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS Handling and Storage: Handle only with well grounded non -sparking equipment. Dry materials may generate static eiectricity and sparking. Avoid handling at high velocity. Inert gas blanketing is useful in preventing fires and exciesicns in processing and grinding equipment. Do not use near sparking equipment or open flan -les. Do not allow large amounts of waste to accumulate. Enclosed equipment co=ntaining dust in air must be adequately. explosion -vented. Do not store near oxidizing rnaterials, or near hot equipment. In the presence of moisture over long periocs of time, some sulfur will convert to sulfuric acid which. of course, is corrosive to metals and attacks pacer, concrete, wood products, etc. Store in a dry place. h'ontana Sulphur & Chemical Company will be pleased to work with customers in developing safety rules and procedures for particular situations — Contact us- rrec�ared Lv Lawrence Zink. Secretary. Chemist Mon',ana Sulphur & Chemical Company - July 15. 1977, Rev 9180