Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KALI CRYSTEX OT

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Rubber vulcanization additive. Elemental sulphur also used for insecticides fungicides,
petroleum refining, paper manufacture, acid, dyes & chemical etc.

SYNONYMS

"Crystex OT Kali", "OT Crystex Kali", "Crystex OT sulphur oil composition Kali", "sulphur
oil Crystex OT Kali", "STAUFFER CRYSTEX OT", Sulfur

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Flammable.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by inhalation of dust and  skin/eye contact.  The product has low toxicity.  Sensitive persons can experience skin irritation from repeated exposure to  Sulphur dust. Allergic responses can occur.  As with any chemical, ingestion, inhalation and prolonged or repeated skin  contact should be avoided by good occupational work practice.  Note: The sulphur dioxide formed in a fire may cause serious irritation of  the eyes and respiratory ducts (lung oedema possible).