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1.8 Sodium sulfide (Na2S)

1. Identification
Product Name Sodium sulfide

Cat No. : AC310180000; AC310180100; AC310180500; AC310182500

CAS No 1313-82-2
Synonyms Sodium sulfide anhydrous; sodium sulfide with <30% water of
crystallization; sodium sulphide; sodium monosulfide

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific Acros Organics
Company One Reagent One Reagent
Lane Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
07410 Tel: (201)
796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No.US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Corrosive to metals Acute oral Category 1

toxicity Acute dermal toxicity Category 3
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Category 1
Irritation Combustible dust B
Category 1
Yes

Label Elements

Signal Word
Danger

Hazard Statements
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
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May be corrosive to metals

Causes severe skin burns and eye
damage Toxic if swallowed or in contact

with skin

Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after
handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face
protection Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated
area Keep only in original container
Wear respiratory protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Skin
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing
Ingestion
Rinse mouth
Do NOT induce vomiting
Spills
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a
resistant inliner Store in a dry place
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
Corrosive to the respiratory tract

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
Sodium 1313-82-2 90
sulfide

4. First-aid measures
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical
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attention is
required.
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Eye Contact In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the
eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use
mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give
artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Most important symptoms and

Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of
effects
gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or
esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe
damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point No information available

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature No information available

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Fine dust dispersed in air may ignite. Do not
allow run-off from fire-fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Sulfur oxides. Sulfides.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and
vapors.

NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
3 1 1 N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Ensure
adequate ventilation. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Avoid dust
formation.
Environmental Precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local
authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
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Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation.
Up
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7. Handling and storage

Handling Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear personal protective
equipment/face
protection. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not ingest. If swallowed
then seek immediate medical assistance. Do not breathe (dust, vapor, mist,
gas). Avoid dust formation.

Storage. Keep in a dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from direct sunlight.
Corrosives area. Store under an inert atmosphere. Keep refrigerated.
Incompatible Materials. Acids. Metals. copper.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational
exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash
stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as

described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR
1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms
are experienced.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Powder Solid
Appearance Light cream
Odor Rotten-egg like
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range No data available
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility Soluble
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula Na2 S
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Molecular Weight 78.04

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10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard Yes

Stability Stable under normal conditions. Hygroscopic. Air sensitive. Light sensitive.

Conditions to Avoid Exposure to air. Exposure to light. Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or
water.

Incompatible Materials Acids, Metals, copper

Hazardous Decomposition Products Sulfur oxides, Sulfides

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Sodium sulfide LD50 = 208 mg/kg ( < 340 mg/kg ( Rabbit Not listed
Rat ) )
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation Causes severe irritation and or burns

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a
carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Sodium 1313-82- Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
sulfide 2
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure None known

STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and

Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is
delayed
contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be
investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate
tissue and danger of perforation

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
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12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
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The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Sodium sulfide Not listed LC50: 7.7 - 29.1 mg/L, EC50 = 4.29 mg/L 15 EC50 = 2.1 mg/L
96h min 48h
(Poecilia reticulata)
Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.

Component log Pow

Sodium 3.5
sulfide

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is
classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local,
regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and
accurate classification.

14. Transport information

DOT
UN-No UN1385
Proper Shipping Name SODIUM SULPHIDE, ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class 4.2
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN1385
Proper Shipping Name SODIUM SULPHIDE, ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class 4.2
Subsidiary Hazard Class II
IATA
UN-No UN1385
Proper Shipping Name SODIUM SULPHIDE, ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class 4.2
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN1385
Proper Shipping Name SODIUM SULPHIDE, ANHYDROUS
Hazard Class 4.2
Packing Group II
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active-Inactive Flags
Sodium 1313-82- X ACTIVE -
sulfide 2

Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

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International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC),
Korea
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(KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Sodium 1313-82- X - 215-211- X X X X X KE-
sulfide 2 5 12378

KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety

Not applicable
and Health Administration

CERCLA Not applicable

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know

Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

Sodium sulfide X X - - -

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland

This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH

Component REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XIV - REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XVII - REACH Regulation (EC
Substances Subject to Restrictions on Certain 1907/2006) article 59 - Candidate
Authorization Dangerous Substances List of Substances of Very High
Concern (SVHC)
Sodium - Use restricted. See item -
sulfide 75. (see link for restriction
details)

https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reach

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of

Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Sodium 1313-82-2 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
sulfide

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
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(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)

Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Sodium sulfide 1313-82-2 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

16. Other information

Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com

Creation Date 16-Nov-2010

Revision Date 25-Dec-2021
Print Date 25-Dec-2021
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012
Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with
the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of
Chemicals (GHS).

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