Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:09/25/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-4255
MSDS Number: BDSZG

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SODIUM BISULFITE (SASA III)

CAS: 7631-90-5

RTECS: VZ2000000

Fraction By Weight: 90- 100%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:2000 MG/KG LD50 ORAL RAT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO
SKIN AND EYES. INGESTION MAY RESULT IN ALLERGIC REACTIONS, AND
COULD ALSO BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SODIUM BISULFITE IS NOT LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNING OF SKIN OR EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA

First Aid:INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY. CALL DOCTOR.
INHALATION: GET FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
WATER. WASH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND FULL SCBA
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA
IF POSSIBLE. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH
CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER
AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXISTS. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:PVC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY RETAINED
MATERIALS OF USE), DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN
ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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