Product ID:SODIUM METABISULFITE
MSDS Date:05/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-299-8509
MSDS Number: BMSWZ

Emergency Phone: 606-987-7000

Info Phone: 606-987-7000

Preparer: SSH

Cage: 62910

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

SODIUM METABISULFITE *

CAS: 7681-57-4

RTECS: UX8225000

Fraction By Weight: <100.0%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3 *

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3; 9192 *

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,
RESPIRATORY OR GASTRO INTESTINAL TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:REDNESS OR BURNS OF THE EYES ARE POSSIBLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES; SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDI ATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE
PRODUCTION OF HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION; SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM ACIDS
AND OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN AN
ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS. EYE-WASH FACILITIES,
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN; DO NOT
BREATHE VAPORS/MIST/DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND ACIDS.

HCC:T1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:302F,150C
Spec Gravity:1.48
pH:4.3
Solubility in Water:39 % APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE, WHITE GRANULAR PRODUCT, PUNGENT SULFUR
DIOXIDE GAS ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE ABOVE 150 C.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES, DISPOSAL MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.