Product ID:B-666L, 30 & 55 GALLON STEEL DRUM
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F024677
MSDS Number: BNYDW

Emergency Phone: (312) 358-7400

Info Phone: (312) 358-7400

Cage: OO148

Telephone: (312) 358-7400

Cage: OO148

SODIUM SULFITE

CAS: 7757-83-7

RTECS: WE2150000

Fraction By Weight: 14.0%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION & REDNESS. SKIN:
ITCHING, DRYNESS & IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF BRONCHIAL
TISSUE/LUNGS, NASAL & MUCOUS TISSUE SORES. INGESTION: IRRITATION OF
DIGESTIVE TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION & REDNESS. SKIN: ITCHING,
DRYNESS & IRRITATION. INHALATION: IRRITATION OF THE BRONCHIAL
TISSUE, LUNGS, NASAL & MUCOUS TISSUE SORES. INGESTION: IRRITATION
OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DERMATITIS, SKIN CONDITIONS,
ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA, OTHER CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASES,
STOMACH ULCERS & DIGESTIVE CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
HAVE PERSON COUGH & ATTEMPT TO CLEAR ANY MATERIAL FROM BREATHING
TRACT. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN, IF NEEDED. INGESTION: DRINK2 OR MORE
GLASSES OF WATER/MILK BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTN. IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN & COLLECT INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. SODIUM SULFITE MAY BE OXIDIZED BY MILD SOLUTIONS OF
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (BLEACH) OR PEROXIDE. THE SULFITE MAY BE
OXIDIZED BY EXPOSURE TO ATMOSPH ERIC OXYGEN IF MATERIAL IS STIRRED
PERIODICALLY.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (BLEACH) OR PEROXIDE

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL/DARK/VENTILATED AREA. AVOID CONTACT
W/SKIN/EYES/CLOTHING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER
MOVE AN OPEN/LOOSELY CLOSED CHEMICAL CONTAINER. DON'T TAKE
INTERNALLY. NOT TO BE USED FOR OTHER THAN SPECIFIED PURPOSE. NEVER
MIX MATERIAL W/ANY OT HER CHEMICAL UNLESS SPECIFIED BY MFG.

Respiratory Protection:AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR DESIGNED TO ABSORB FINE
DUST, SMOKE, & ACIDIC VAPORS. NOT REQUIRED FOR ORDINARY USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: REQUIRED. MECHANICAL: NOT REQUIRED FOR
NORMAL USE.
Protective Gloves:NON-SLIP VINYL OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:FOOT PROTECTION, FACE MASK, WATER REPELLENT
APRON/COVERALLS WHEN MOVING HEAVY CONTAINERS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215F
Vapor Pres:AS WATER
Spec Gravity:1.136
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER = 1): 1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN LIQUID W/SLIGHT SWEET ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, OXIDIZERS, & OTHER CHEMICALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT SUNLIGHT, FIRE HEATING, OR OTHER
SOURCES OF RADIANT HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. NEVER REUSE EMPTY CONTAINERS. TRIPLE RINSE
EMPTY CONTAINERS BEFORE OFFERING FOR DISPOSAL OR SALVAGE.

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.