SAFETY DATA SHEET

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Section 1: Identification
Product identifier

Product Name SULPHUR POWDER

Product Code(s) 000034459301

Other means of identification

CAS No. 7704-34-9

Synonyms Sulfur powder; Atomic sulphur; Dusting sulphur; Sulphur MC2; Sulphur MC2 Oiled.

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Recommended use Rubber industries, pesticides, fireworks.

Uses advised against No information available

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier
Ixom Operations Pty Ltd (Incorporated in Australia)
NZBN: 9429041465226 Address: 166 Totara Street
Mt Maunganui South
New Zealand

Telephone Number: +64 9 368 2700

Facsimile: +64 9 368 2710

Emergency telephone number

Emergency Telephone 0 800 734 607 (ALL HOURS)

Please ensure you refer to the limitations of this Safety Data Sheet as set out in the "Other Information" section at the end of this Data Sheet.

Section 2: Hazard identification

Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land; DANGEROUS GOODS.

Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Hazard Classification) Notice 2020.
GHS Classification

Flammable solids Category 2

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Label elements

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Signal word
Warning

Designed for biocidal action.

Hazard statements H228 - Flammable solid

H315 - Causes skin irritation
H320 - Causes eye irritation

Precautionary Statements - Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating / lighting/ .? / equipment.
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Wash eyes thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection.

Precautionary Statements - Response

Specific treatment (see First aid on this SDS).
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Fire
In case of fire: Use extinguishing media as outlined in Section 5 of this Safety Data Sheet to extinguish..

Precautionary Statements - Storage

No storage statements.

Precautionary Statements - Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Chemical name CAS No. Weight-%

Sulfur 7704-34-9 100

Section 4: First-aid measures

Description of first aid measures

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General advice For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre (e.g. phone Australia 13 11 26; New
Zealand 0800 764 766) or a doctor.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. (Call a physician if symptoms occur).

Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep
eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Skin contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes
and shoes. (Call a physician if symptoms occur).

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms Irritation. May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. Erythema (skin redness).

Effects of Exposure No information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Note to physicians Treat symptomatically.

Section 5: Fire-fighting measures

Hazchem code 1Z.

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media High volume water jet.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Specific hazards arising from the Flammable. Risk of ignition. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources
chemical of ignition. Most organic dusts are combustible and according to the circumstances under
which the combustion process occurs, such materials may cause fires and/or dust
explosions. Organic powders when finely divided over a range of concentrations regardless
of particulate size or shape and suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium may form
explosive dust-air mixtures and result in a fire or dust explosion (including secondary
explosions). Dusts in the form of a cloud are only ignitable over a range of concentrations;
in principle, the concepts of lower explosive limit (LEL) and upper explosive limit (UEL) are
applicable to dust clouds but only the LEL is of practical use; - this is because of the
inherent difficulty of achieving homogeneous dust clouds at high temperatures (for dusts the
LEL is often called the "Minimum Explosible Concentration", MEC).
When processed with flammable liquids/vapors/mists, ignitable (hybrid) mixtures may be
formed with combustible dusts. Ignitable mixtures will increase the rate of explosion
pressure rise and the Minimum Ignition Energy (the minimum amount of energy required to
ignite dust clouds - MIE) will be lower than the pure dust in air mixture. The Lower Explosive
Limit (LEL) of the vapour/dust mixture will be lower than the individual LELs for the
vapors/mists or dusts.
Usually the initial or primary explosion takes place in a confined space such as plant or
machinery, and can be of sufficient force to damage or rupture the plant. If the shock wave
from the primary explosion enters the surrounding area, it will disturb any settled dust
layers, forming a second dust cloud, and often initiate a much larger secondary explosion.

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All large-scale explosions have resulted from chain reactions of this type. Dry dust can be
charged electrostatically by turbulence, pneumatic transport, pouring, in exhaust ducts and
during transport. Build-up of electrostatic charge may be prevented by bonding and
grounding. Powder handling equipment such as dust collectors, dryers and mills may
require additional protection measures such as explosion venting. A sudden release of
statically charged materials from storage or process equipment, particularly at elevated
temperatures and/ or pressure, may result in ignition especially in the absence of an
apparent ignition source. One important effect of the particulate nature of powders is that
the surface area and surface structure (and often moisture content) can vary widely from
sample to sample, depending on how the powder was manufactured and handled which
means that it is virtually impossible to use flammability data published in the literature for
dusts.

Hazardous combustion products Oxides of sulfur. Hydrogen sulfide.

Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Special protective equipment and Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout gear.
precautions for fire-fighters Use personal protection equipment.

Section 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area).
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not touch or walk through
spilled material. Use personal protective equipment as required. Take precautionary
measures against static discharges. Ground and bond all lines and equipment associated
with product system. All equipment should be non-sparking. All equipment may need to be
explosion-proof based on a risk assessment.

Other information Ventilate the area. Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.

For emergency responders Use personal protection recommended in Section 8.

Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Prevent further leakage or spillage if
safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for containment Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Keep
out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways. Prevent dust cloud.

Methods for cleaning up Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.

Precautions to prevent secondary hazards

Prevention of secondary hazards Clean contaminated objects and areas thoroughly observing environmental regulations.

Section 7: Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No
smoking. Use grounding and bonding connection when transferring this material to prevent
static discharge, fire or explosion. Ground and bond all lines and equipment associated with

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product system. All equipment should be non-sparking. All equipment may need to be
explosion-proof based on a risk assessment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do
not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use personal protection equipment. Handle
in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat,
sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static
electricity). Keep in properly labeled containers. Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers.
Keep container closed when not in use.

Incompatible materials Oxidizing agent. Reducing agent. Bases. Halides. Flammable liquids. Metal oxides. Metal
salts. Strong acids.

Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

Control parameters

Exposure Limits No value assigned for this specific material by the New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety
Authority. However, Workplace Exposure Standard(s) for particulates:.

Particulates not otherwise classified: 8hr WES-TWA 10 mg/m3 (inhalable dust) or 3 mg/m3 (respirable dust)

As published by the New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Authority.

WES - TWA (Workplace Exposure Standard - Time Weighted Average) - The eight-hour, time-weighted average exposure standard
is designed to protect the worker from the effects of long-term exposure.

These Workplace Exposure Standards are guides to be used in the control of occupational health hazards. All atmospheric
contamination should be kept to as low a level as is workable. These workplace exposure standards should not be used as fine
dividing lines between safe and dangerous concentrations of chemicals. They are not a measure of relative toxicity.

Appropriate engineering controls

Engineering controls Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

If in the handling and application of this material, safe exposure levels could be exceeded,
the use of engineering controls such as local exhaust ventilation must be considered and
the results documented. If achieving safe exposure levels does not require engineering
controls, then a detailed and documented risk assessment using the relevant Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) (refer to PPE section below) as a basis must be carried out to
determine the minimum PPE requirements.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

The selection of PPE is dependent on a detailed risk assessment. The risk assessment should consider the work situation, the
physical form of the chemical, the handling methods, and environmental factors.

OVERALLS, SAFETY SHOES, CHEMICAL GOGGLES, GLOVES.

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Eye/face protection Goggles.

Hand protection Impervious gloves.

Skin and body protection Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Antistatic boots.
Overalls.

Respiratory protection If determined by a risk assessment an inhalation risk exists, wear a dust mask/respirator
meeting the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.

Environmental exposure controls No information available.

Section 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state Solid
Appearance Powder
Color Bright Yellow
Odor Sulfur.
Odor threshold No information available

Property Values Remarks • Method

pH No data available None known
Melting point / freezing point 113-120°C
Boiling point / boiling range 444°C
Flash point >207.2°C
Evaporation rate No data available None known
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available None known
Flammability Limit in Air None known
Upper flammability or explosive 460 g/m³ in air
limits
Lower flammability or explosive 53 g/m³ in air
limits
Vapor pressure 0.105 mmHg at 140.2°C
Vapor density No data available
Relative density 0.697 (water=1)
Water solubility Insoluble in water
Solubility(ies) Soluble in carbon disulfide, carbon None known
tetrachloride, benzene.
Partition coefficient No data available None known
Autoignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature None known
Kinematic viscosity No data available None known
Dynamic viscosity No data available None known
Explosive properties No information available.
Oxidizing properties No information available.

Other information
Softening point No information available
Molecular weight No information available
VOC Content (%) No information available
Liquid Density No information available

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Bulk density No information available

Particle characteristics 697.46 kg/m³

Section 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Reactivity Reacts violently with oxidizing agents. May corrode steel in damp conditions.

Chemical stability

Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Explosion data

Sensitivity to mechanical impact None.

Sensitivity to static discharge Yes.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Possibility of hazardous reactions Fine dust dispersed in air, in sufficient concentrations, and in the presence of an ignition
source is a potential dust explosion hazard.

Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid Dust formation. Dispersal of dust in the air. Static discharge (electrostatic discharge).
Friction.

Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials Oxidizing agent. Reducing agent. Bases. Halides. Flammable liquids. Metal oxides. Metal
salts. Strong acids.

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products Oxides of sulfur. Hydrogen sulfide.

Section 11: Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

Information on likely routes of exposure

Product Information No adverse health effects expected if the chemical is handled in accordance with this Safety
Data Sheet and the chemical label. Symptoms or effects that may arise if the chemical is
mishandled and overexposure occurs are:

Inhalation May cause irritation.

Eye contact Causes eye irritation.

Skin contact Causes skin irritation.

Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Symptoms Irritation. May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. Erythema (skin redness).

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Acute toxicity .

Numerical measures of toxicity

Chemical name Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50

Sulfur > 3000 mg/kg ( Rat ) > 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) > 9.23 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Skin corrosion/irritation Causes skin irritation.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Causes eye irritation.

Respiratory or skin sensitization Not a skin sensitiser (guinea pig).

Germ cell mutagenicity No information available.

Carcinogenicity This product does not contain any carcinogens or potential carcinogens as listed by OSHA,
IARC or NTP.
(OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
(IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer)
(NTP - National Toxicology Program).

Reproductive toxicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure No information available.

STOT - repeated exposure No information available.

Aspiration hazard No information available.

Data used to identify the health Refer to Section 16 for Key literature references and sources for data used to compile the
effects SDS.

Section 12: Ecological information

Ecotoxicity

Aquatic ecotoxicity Keep out of waterways.

Chemical name Algae/aquatic plants Fish Crustacea

Sulfur - LC50: =866mg/L (96h, -
Brachydanio rerio)
LC50: <14mg/L (96h, Lepomis
macrochirus)
LC50: >180mg/L (96h,
Oncorhynchus mykiss)

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Terrestrial ecotoxicity There is no data for this product.

Persistence and degradability No information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulation There is no data for this product.

Mobility in soil

Mobility No information available.

Other adverse effects

No information available.

Section 13: Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Waste from residues/unused Dispose of product in packaging in a way that is consistent with the EPA Consolidation 30
products April 2021 of the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Notice 2017 and the Act.
Treat the substance using a method that changes the characteristics or composition of the
substance so that the substance is no longer a hazardous substance; or export the
substance from New Zealand as waste.
Class 2, 3 and 4 chemicals - may not be disposed of into or onto a landfill or sewage facility.
They may only be burnt in certain situations. Class 2.1.1, 3.1 and 4.1.1 chemicals may only
be discharged into the environment as waste if the substance will not at any time come into
contact with class 1 or class 5 substances; and there will be no ignition source in the vicinity
of the disposal site at any time and if the substance were to ignite, no person, or place
where a person may legally be, would be exposed to an unsafe level of heat radiation..

Contaminated packaging Empty containers pose a potential fire and explosion hazard. Do not cut, puncture or weld
containers.
Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal.
For packages that have been in direct contact with hazardous substances, the person must
ensure that the package is rendered incapable of containing any substance. It must be
disposed of in a manner that is consistent with the requirements for disposal of the
substance that it contained, taking into account the material the package is manufactured
from. Packages may only be reused or recycled if the package has been treated to remove
any residual contents of the hazardous substance (class 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5); or the contents of
the residue in the package are below the threshold for the substance to be classified as
hazardous (class 6, 8, or 9 substance)..

Section 14: Transport information

ROAD AND RAIL TRANSPORT Classified as a Dangerous Good according to NZS 5433 Transport of Dangerous Goods on
Land; DANGEROUS GOODS.

UN number or ID number 1350

Proper shipping name SULPHUR

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Transport hazard class(es) 4.1

Packing group III
Hazchem code 1Z
IATA Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations for transport by air; DANGEROUS GOODS.

UN number 1350
UN proper shipping name SULPHUR
Transport hazard class(es) 4.1
Packing group III

IMDG Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the International Maritime Dangerous
Goods Code (IMDG Code) for transport by sea; DANGEROUS GOODS.

UN number 1350
UN proper shipping name SULPHUR
Transport hazard class(es) 4.1
Packing group III
IMDG EMS Fire F-A
IMDG EMS Spill S-G
Marine pollutant Not applicable

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
No information available

Special precautions for user

Please refer to the applicable dangerous goods regulations for additional information

Section 15: Regulatory information

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

EPA New Zealand HSNO approval HSR002522 - Class 4 Substances

code or group standard

National regulations There are no applicable tolerable exposure limits or environmental exposure limits
according to the EPA Controls for Hazardous Substances

Certified handlers, tracking and Certified handlers are required for some substances. This includes substances requiring a
controlled substance license controlled substance license, and most explosives, vertebrates toxic agents, and certain
requirements fumigants. Acutely toxic substances which are a Category 1 or 2, such as pesticides also
require Certified handlers. Please check the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 for further
information
Tracking is required for some highly hazardous substances. These substances need to be
under the control of an appropriately trained person or appropriately secured. Please check
the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 for further information
Controlled substance licenses are required to possess certain explosives, vertebrate toxic
agents and fumigants. See Part 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Regulation 2017 for
more information

International Regulations

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Not applicable

The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Not applicable

The Rotterdam Convention Not applicable

International Inventories

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NZIoC This material is listed on the New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals.

TSCA Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
DSL/NDSL Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
EINECS/ELINCS Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
ENCS Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
IECSC Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
KECL Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
PICCS Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
AIIC This material is listed on the Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals.
TCSI Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.

Legend:
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
AIIC- Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory

Section 16: Other information

Supplier Safety Data Sheet 04/ 2021

Prepared By This Safety Data Sheet has been prepared by Ixom Operations Pty Ltd (Toxicology and
SDS Services).
Revision date: 26-Mar-2024
Reason(s) For Issue: 5 Yearly Revised Primary SDS
Change in Exposure Controls

Revision Note:
***Indicates updated data since last publication.
Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet

Legend
SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern for Authorization:
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative, and Toxic (PBT) Substances
vPvB: Very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) Substances
STOT: Specific Target Organ Toxicity
ATE: Acute Toxicity Estimate
LC50: 50% Lethal Concentration
LD50: 50% Lethal Dose

Legend Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

TWA TWA (time-weighted average) STEL STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
Ceiling Maximum limit value * Skin designation
** Hazard Designation + Sensitizers
C Carcinogen

Key literature references and sources for data used to compile the SDS
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ChemView Database
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Environmental Protection Agency
Acute Exposure Guideline Level(s) (AEGL(s))
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency High Production Volume Chemicals

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Food Research Journal

Hazardous Substance Database
International Uniform Chemical Information Database (IUCLID)
National Institute of Technology and Evaluation (NITE)
Australia National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
National Library of Medicine's ChemID Plus (NLM CIP)
National Library of Medicine’s PubMed database (NLM PUBMED)
U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP)
New Zealand's Chemical Classification and Information Database (CCID)
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Environment, Health, and Safety Publications
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development High Production Volume Chemicals Program
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development Screening Information Data Set
World Health Organization

Disclaimer
This SDS summarises to our best knowledge at the date of issue, the chemical health and safety hazards of the material
and general guidance on how to safely handle the material in the workplace. Since Ixom Operations Pty Ltd cannot
anticipate or control the conditions under which the product may be used, each user must, prior to usage, assess and
control the risks arising from its use of the material.

If clarification or further information is needed, the user should contact their Ixom representative or Ixom Operations Pty
Ltd at the contact details on page 1.

Ixom Operations Pty Ltd's responsibility for the material as sold is subject to the terms and conditions of sale, a copy of
which is available upon request.
End of Safety Data Sheet

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