Hydrogen Sulfide - H2S - is used in metallurgy for the preparation of metallic sulfides. It is also used in the preparation of phosphors, oil additives, and as an analytical reagent in chemical analysis. It is in metals separation, removal of metallic imp

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General Characteristics

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A colorless, flammable and liquefied with a detectable odor.

Highly Toxic. Causes headaches, discomfort, diarrhea and breathing paralysis.

Stainless steel and aluminum

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Flammable Limits

DOT Class / Label

10 ppm

4.3 - 45%

2.3 / Poisonous/Flammable Gas

Molecular Weight

Specific Gravity

Specific Volume

34.1

1.189 @ 59 F

11.23 cu.ft./lb @ 70 F

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CAS Registry No.

UN Number

330

7783-06-4

1053

National Stock Number (NSN) Applicable to Hydrogen Sulfide

MIL Specs/ Fed Specs
MSDS for Hydrogen Sulfide

Grade
Part #

Purity Minimum

Cylinder
Size

Volume
Lbs.

Pressure
@ 70 F

Comments

Chemically Pure
405300

99.5% Min.
Liquid Phase

126
044
016
LBS

170
60
20
0.5

252
252
252
252

None

Technical
470900

99.0% Min.
Liquid Phase

126
044
016

170
60
20

252
252
252

None

Uses: Hydrogen Sulfide - H2S - is used in metallurgy for the preparation of metallic sulfides. It is also used in the preparation of phosphors, oil additives, and as an analytical reagent in chemical analysis. It is in metals separation, removal of metallic impurities and for reaction with numerous functional organic compounds. ( Reference to: Sulfur Compounds)