Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE MIXTURE
MSDS Date:03/24/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-208-6762
MSDS Number: BTGDQ

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL MFG DIV

1-REAGENT LN
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2802
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

SODIUM BISULFITE (SARA III)

CAS: 7631-90-5

RTECS: VZ2000000

Fraction By Weight: 45%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SODIUM METABISULFITE

CAS: 7681-57-4

RTECS: UX8225000

Fraction By Weight: 45%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9394

SODIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7757-82-6

RTECS: WE1650000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT: 2000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT OR G.I. TRACT IF INGESTED, COUGHING, SEVERE
WHEEZING. CHRONIC: SENSITIZATION OR DERMATITIS, CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS DATA
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION WITH SORE THROAT, COUGHING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, GENERAL ITCHING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH ASTHMA

First Aid:EYES: WASH EYES WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH
AFFECTED AREA WITH MILD DETERGENT AND LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET
MEDICAL ATTEN TION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO
FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION: DO NOT USE GASTRIC LAVAGE OR EMESIS. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF YOU CAN DO IT
WITHOUT RISK. APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES OF CONTAINERS THAT ARE
EXPOSED TO FLAMES UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:SOIL SPILLS: DIG A PIT, POND OR HOLDING AREA
TO CONTAIN LIQUID OR SOLID MATERIAL. COVER SOLIDS WITH A PLASTIC
SHEET TO PREVENT DISSOLVING IN RAIN. WATER SPILL: NEUTRALIZE WITH
CAUSTIC SODA. DO NOT TOU CH SPILLED MATERIAL. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:ADD CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE TO SPILL

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAY BURN BUT DOES IGNITE READILY.
FLAMMABLE, POISONOUS GASES MAY ACCUMULATE IN TANKS AND HOPPER CARS.
MAY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL)
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:THE SPECIFIC RESPIRATOR SELECTED MUST BE BASED
ON CONTAMINATION LEVELS FOUND IN THE WORK PLACE AND MUST NOT EXCEED
THE WORKING LIMITS OF THE RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION AND/OR GENERAL DILUTION
VENTILATION TO MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE WORK
AREA.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN; DO NOT
BREATHE DUST/MIST; USE WATER FOR THOROUGH WASHING AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:T3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH A SLIGHT
SULFURIC ODOR & TASTE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES IN AN ENCLOSED CONTAINER. SLOWLY OXIDIZED TO THE SULFATE
IN AIR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR AND SODIUM OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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