Document ID (ISN) | 50736 |
CIS number |
88-1807 |
ISBN(s) |
0-660-12173-5 (English); 0-660-91787-4 (French) |
Year |
1986 |
Convention or series no. |
CCOHS/CCHST Data Sheet No.12
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Title |
Hydrogen sulfide |
Original title |
Sulfure d'hydrogène [in French] |
Bibliographic information |
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1986. 18p. 44 ref. |
Abstract |
Chemical safety information sheet. Exposure limit (ACGIH, 1985-86): TLV-TWA = 14mg/m3. Toxicity: irritation of eyes and respiratory tract at low concentrations; loss of sense of smell above 150ppm; exposure to concentrations above 700ppm may be rapidly fatal; neurotoxic effects. |
Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; hydrogen sulfide; Canada |
Descriptors (secondary) |
neurotoxic effects; irritants; fire hazards; toxicology; toxic gases; data sheet; odour threshold; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; health hazards; explosion hazards |
Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Inorganic substances Occupational exposure limits Inorganic sulfur compounds
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