AMMONIUM BISULFIDE (ICSC)

AMMONIUM BISULFIDE	ICSC: 1035

Date of Peer Review: October 2002

Ammonium hydrogen sulfide
Ammonium hydrosulfide
Ammonium sulfhydrate
Ammonium mercaptan

CAS #	12124-99-1	H₅NS / (NH₄)HS
RTECS #	BS4900000	Molecular mass: 51.1
UN #
EC #

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Foam, powder or carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation in the mouth. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Sweep spilled substance into air tight containers. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from acids, oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Cool. Dry. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

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AMMONIUM BISULFIDE

ICSC: 1035

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
HYGROSCOPIC, WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms ammonia fumes, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. The substance decomposes at room temperature producing toxic and corrosive gases including ammonia and hydrogen sulfide. Reacts with acids producing hydrogen sulfide and sulfur oxides. Reacts violently with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin, by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 128.1
Vapour pressure, kPa at 22°C: 52

Flash point: See Notes

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

The commercial product is available as a 40% solution that is more stable than the dry product. UN number for the solution is 2683. The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

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