Product ID:SODIUM SULFITE (S430)
MSDS Date:12/13/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-144-8200
MSDS Number: BKBVV

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 94480

FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY

SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 94480

SODIUM SULFITE

CAS: 7757-83-7

RTECS: WE2150000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS TO PVNT ASPIR. ANTIDOTE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CONTINUOUS-FLOW MODE. ANY SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CIRCULATORY DISTURBANCES, CNS DEPRESS & DEATH

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

RPTD/PRLNG EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

RPTD INGESTION OF FOOD

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ANHYDROUS: LD50:(ORAL, MSE)=820 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: MAY CAUSE MUC MEMB
IRRIT, ADVERSE REACTIONS INCLUDING BRONCHOSPASMS IN SUSCEPTIBLE
INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY ASTHMATICS. SYMPS MAY INCLUDE FLUSHING, SEV
WHEEZING, SWELLING OF THROAT/PALATA L, & GENERALIZED ITCHING. SKIN:
MAY CAUSE IRRIT & CNTCT DERM. SOME SULFITES MAY CAUSE
SENSITIZATION(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: DERM IN PREVIOUSLY EXPOSED
INDIVIDUALS. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRIT & REDNESS. INGEST: MAY CAUSE GI
IRRIT W/ ABDOM PAIN, NAUS, VOMIT & DIARR. IN SUSCEPTIBLE
INDIVIDUALS, PARTICULARLY ASTHMATICS, S ULFITES MAY CAUSE WHEEZING,
SHORTNESS OF BREATH, UNCON & ANAPHYLAXIS. SIGNS/SYMPS MAY INCLUDE
GENERALIZED (SEE SUPP DATA
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
RESP. KEEP WARM & AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY.
GET MD IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG/SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED
AREA W /SOAP OR MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF WATER UNTIL NO EVIDENCE
OF CHEMICAL REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MD IMMED. EYES: WASH
IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER/NORMAL SALINE FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.(SEE
INGRED 02)

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN PRESS-DEMAND OR OTHER POS PRESS MODE. MOVE CNTNR FROM
FIRE AREA IF POSS. DO NOT SCATTER (SEE SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
CONTAINERS FORM RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL DO NOT FLUSH SPILLED
MATERIAL INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING HAZARDOUS VAPORS. KEEP UPWIND.

Respiratory Protection:THE FOLLOWING NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESPIRATORS ARE
RECOMMENDED (MIN-MAX PROT): ANY TYPE 'C' SUPPLIED-AIR W/FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESS-DEMAND OR OTHER POS PRESS MODE OR
W/FULL FACEPIECE, HELMET OR H OOD OPERATED IN (SEE INGRED 04)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE AN EYE WASH FOUNTAIN WITHIN THE
IMMED WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE. IMPERVIOUS CLTHG TO PVNT
RPTD/PRLNG CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: SPILLED MATL W/MORE WATER THAN NEEDED FOR FIRE CTL.
DIKE FIRE CTL WATER FOR LATER DISP. USE AGENTS SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF
SURROUNDING FIRE. EFTS OF OVEREXP: FLUSHING, ITCHING & RESP ARR
EST. THE EST HUMAN LETHAL DOSE IS 10 GRAMS. IN ANIMALS, LARGE DOSES
HAVE CAUSED VIOLENT COLIC & DIARR, (SEE INGRED 05)

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:@ RED HEAT
Spec Gravity:2.633
pH:9.0
Solubility in Water:12.5% @ 0C
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH A SALINE,
SULFUROUS TASTE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MINERAL ACIDS (STRONG): REACTS TO FORM SULFUR DIOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC OXIDES OF SULFUR & TOXIC SODIUM OXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE,
CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY.

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