Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-782-2678
MSDS Number: BDSRG

Emergency Phone: 804-484-5000

Info Phone: 804-393-3100

Cage: 87698

Telephone: 804-893-3247

Cage: 87698

SODIUM METABISULFITE

CAS: 7681-57-4

RTECS: UX8225000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE & SKIN-MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
INGEST-MODERATELY TOXIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA OR OTHER RESPIRATORY
PROBLEMS.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN;IF IRRITATION PERSISTS GET MED
ATTN. SKIN-WASH EXPOSED AREA W/WATER;WASH CONTAM CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. INHAL-IF BREATH DIFFICULT-GIVE OXYGEN;IF BREATHING
STOPPED,GIVE CPR. INGEST-GET MED ATTN.

Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL-TYPE FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN ALL SPILLED MATL. DO NOT FLUSH TO
SURFACE WATER. COLLECT DRY MATL IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS. SPILLS
>5000 LBS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO NATIONAL RESPONSE CTR,
800-424-8802.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS &
OXIDIZING AGENTS.

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK OR ACID GAS RESPIRATOR FITTED W/DUST
FILTERS.
Ventilation:EXHAUST FANS TO PROVIDE LOCALIZED VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWERS & EYEWASH FOUNTAINS
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:=150.C, 302.F
Spec Gravity:1.31
Solubility in Water:40%
Appearance and Odor:FREE-FLOWING WHITE CRYSTALS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS & ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES AT 302F/150C
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:IF COLLECTED MATL CAN BE DISSOLVED IT MAY BE
DISCHARGED TO AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM. CONSULT
LOCAL,STATE & FED REG/AGENCIES PRIOR TO DISPOSAL.

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