Material Safety Data Sheet For SulFer 95


Emergency Phone Number: (403) 935 - 8800


 

 

Section I - General Information - Return To Top Of Page

Trade Name: 

SulFer 95

End Use: 

Dispersible Sulphur Fertilizer

Appearance: 

Taupe (Beige) Granular Solid

Manufacturer: 

Agrimax Ltd.
Box 9
Irricana, Alberta, Canada
T0M 1B0

Tel: (403) 935 - 8800
Fax: (403) 935 - 4123

 

Section II - Ingredients/Hazard - Information - Return To Top Of Page

ITEMS

CAS NO

PERCENT

OSHA

PEL

ACGIH

TLV

Sulphur

7704-34-9

95

15MG/M3

 

IOMG/M3

 

Contains no Sara Title III, Section 313 notification chemicals or above the Deminmus Concentration.
Ingredients not precisely identified are non hazardous.

WARNING:

Sulphur dust suspended in air ignites easily emitting asphyxiating fumes.
• Excessive dust can result in an explosion in confined areas.  Must keep sulphur away from heat sources, sparks, flames, friction, oxidizing materials, and static electricity.
• Avoid contact with eyes.

 

Section III - Product Description - Return To Top Of Page

Appearance: 

Granular Solid

Colour

Taupe (Beige)

Odor: 

Sulphur Odor

Boiling Point: 

832o F (444O C)

Melting Point: 

222oF (113-119oC)

Vapour Pressure: 

0.105 mmHg AT 284oF (140.2oC)

Vapour Density: 

>1

Solubility in Water: 

Insoluble

PH - Dry: 

Neutral

Bulk Density: 

56 - 60 lbs/ft3

 

Section IV - Fire And Explosion Information - Return To Top Of Page

Flash Point: 

405 o F (207.2 o C)

Flammable Limits
(g/m3 in Air): 

Lower Explosion Limit: 53
Higher Explosion Limit: 460

Auto Ignition Temp: 

470 - 511 o F (248 - 266 o C)

The primary hazard is that the dust suspended in air ignites easily and can result in explosion in confined areas, ignition can be caused by hear sources, friction, oxidizing materials, and static electricity.

Fire Fighting: 

Burning sulphur converts to sulphur dioxide. Fire should be approached and fought from up wind position.

Fire Fighting Media: 

Water Fog Spray***, Sand or Carbon Dioxide.

Note: 

*** Solid stream of water must never be used because of the possibility of dispersing dust clouds which could potentially cause an explosion. Fire will rekindle until mass is cooled below 310oF (154oC). To prevent re-ignition surrounding area must also be cooled with water mist as well.

 

Section V - Reactivity Data - Return To Top Of Page

Stability: 

Stable at ambient temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Materials to Avoid: 

Oxidizing agents, alkaline copper and copper alloys.  Damp material will corrode steel.

Conditions to Avoid: 

Keep away from all heat sources, sparks, open flame, friction, oxidizing materials, and static electricity. Sulphur dust can be potentially explosive if more than 53 g/m3 in air.

Hazardous
Decomposition: 

Sulphur dioxide is generated upon material combustion.

Hazardous
Polymerization: 

N/A.

 

Section VI - Health Hazard Information - Return To Top Of Page

Inhalation: 

Prolonged exposure may aggravate acute asthma and other chronic pulmonary diseases.

Ingestion: 

Not likely to occur. In solid form, non-toxic through ingestion.

Skin Contact: 

Prolonged contact may cause light skin irritation. Perspiration or moisture may aggravate this in sensitive individuals.

Eye Contact: 

Is an eye irritant.

Toxicity: 

N/A.

Carcinogenicity
Teratogencity
Mutagenicity

This product does not contain any ingredient designated by NTP, IARC OR OSHA as a human carcinogen.

 

Section VII - Preventative Measures - Return To Top Of Page

Personal Protection
Equipments: 

Goggles, gloves, dusk mask.

Engineering Controls: 

Provide adequate ventilation to maintain airborne dust concentration below applicable occupational exposure limits.

Storage & Handling: 

Avoid generation and accumulation of dust. Keep away from all sources of ignition.

Leak & Spill
Handling: 

Eliminate all sources of ignition. Collect spilled material and dispose of in compliance with all applicable federal, provincial and municipal regulations.

Transportation
Requirements: 

US & Canadian shipments: non regulated as per T.D.G.A.R.'s exemption part 2.3(a) (XXXIII) and 49 CFR (Canadian shipments and packaging 171.12 (a)) and CFR49 (Special Provisions 172.102 PT 30)
International Shipments: Air (IATA) exempted under special provisions A105
SEA (IMDG) - exempted as per Section II
Proper Shipping name: Sulphur Pin # UN1350,
Packing Group - CLASS III, PRIMARY CLASS - 4.1
WHMIS - non-controlled product in accordance with Sub-Paragraph 13(A) (I - IV) or paragraph 14 (A) of the Hazardous Product Storage Act.

 

Section VIII - Emergency First Aid Procedure - Return To Top Of Page

Eye Contact: 

Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes.  If irritation persists seek medical attention.

Dust Inhalation: 

Move to fresh air.  If necessary seek medical attention.

Skin Contact: 

Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Ingestion: 

Not likely to occur.

 

Section IX - Preparation Of MSDS - Return To Top Of Page

PREPARED BY: R&D DEPARTMENT, SulFer Works
PHONE: (403) 935-8800
DATE: AUGUST 7, 2008.

Information presented in this MSDS has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable, and is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge and belief, but is not guaranteed to be so. Since conditions of use are beyond our control, we make no warranties, expressed or implied. If this document is reproduced it should be done so in its entirety