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Document ID (ISN)41982
CIS number 84-995
Year 1983
Convention or series no. NSC Data Sheet I-592-83
Title Handling liquid sulfur
Bibliographic information National Safety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60611, USA, 1983. 9p. Illus. 32 ref.
Abstract This data sheet describes hazards of, and safe methods for handling of, sulfur, in the liquid form between 132 and 143°C. Contents: uses; containers; shipping regulations; storage; hazards (liquid sulfur, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide); handling; personal protective equipment; symptoms of poisoning; first aid; treatment of burns; medical examinations; waste disposal.
Descriptors (primary) USA; sulfur; molten materials handling; hot substances
Descriptors (secondary) poisoning; disposal of harmful waste; hydrogen sulfide; electricity; fire hazards; containers; data sheet; first aid; personal protective equipment; legislation; sulfur dioxide; medical examinations; thermal burns
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Inorganic sulfur compounds
Inorganic substances