Sulphur

Product Name and Identification:

• Chemical      Name: Sulphur
• Alternate      Names: Brimstone
• CAS      #: 7704-34-9

Composition:

• Pure      sulphur or elemental sulphur.

Hazard Identification and Classification:

• Classification:     Flammable Solid (H228)
• Hazards:     Combustible and can cause skin or eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements:

• P210:     Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.
• P264:     Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

Handling and Storage:

• Store      in a cool, dry area away from oxidizing agents.

General Uses:

• Fertilizers,      vulcanization of rubber, and fungicides.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Appearance:      Yellow solid (powder or granules)
• Odor:      Odourless in pure form, slight sulphur odour in impure forms
• Melting      Point: 115 °C
• Solubility:      Insoluble in water

Transport Information:

• UN      Number: 1350
• Class:      4.1 (Flammable solids)