Product ID:SODIUM DITHIONITE, TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-8799
MSDS Number: BDTDP

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: 5B970

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SODIUM DITHIONITE

RTECS: JP2100000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN &
EYES. DO NOT BREATHE DUSTS.

First Aid:ING:INDUCE VOMITING. SKIN/EYES:FLUSH W/WATER AT LEAST 15
MINS. INH:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ART RESP IF NEC.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER W/SODA ASH, DRY SAND, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE. MAY IGNITE IF ALLOWED TO
BECOME DAMP.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER W/SODA ASH. CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS,FLAME. USE
ONLY CLEAN UTENSILS IN HANDLING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED & IN
A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN ,CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST RESP.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPRVD WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING PT:131F,55C(DECOMPOSES). ADDITIONAL DATA WAS OBTAINED FROM
FISHER SCIENTIFIC MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.

HCC:F8
Spec Gravity:2.2
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT LEMON-COLORED POWDER

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS(WILL LIBERATE POISONOUS GAS)
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF S0X.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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