Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:11/09/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-208-6762
MSDS Number: BDJPG

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION

1-REAGENT
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100,201-796-7523

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Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

SODIUM BISULFITE (SASA III)

CAS: 7631-90-5

RTECS: VZ2000000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture: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:NONE NOTED BY MFR. LOW TOXICITY & LOW HAZARD TO
HEALTH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED LIBERATES TOXIC FUMES OF
SULFUR OXIDES.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE
MATERIAL IF POSSIBLE;SWEEP UP AND RECOVER INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER
FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:USE CAUSTIC SODA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:NOT NOTED BY MFR.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF
ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
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:AVOID HEAT & HUMID CONDITION.(MATL TENDS
TO BE HYGROSCOPIC)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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