BQXRX - SODIUM THIOSULFATE,ANHYDROUS,CRYSTAL AND SO
- MSDS: BQXRX
- Manufacturer: GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP
- Product Name: SODIUM THIOSULFATE,ANHYDROUS,CRYSTAL AND SO
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-233-0110
Product Identification
Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE,ANHYDROUS,CRYSTAL AND SO
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0110
MSDS Number: BQXRX
Responsible Party
PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
US
Emergency Phone: 800-831-8050
Info Phone: 201-515-1840
Preparer: MANAGER,PRODUCT SAFETY
Cage: 0AU44
Contractor
Telephone: 510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015
Cage: 3D869
Ingredients
SODIUM THIOSULFATE PENTAHYDRATE
CAS: 10102-17-7
RTECS: WE6660000
WATER
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
SODIUM THIOSULFATE
CAS: 7772-98-7
RTECS: XN6476000
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV=5 MG/M3;STEL=10 MG/M3 FOR SO2
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION:BREATHING PRODUCT DUST OR
MIST MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION:LOW TOXICITY BUT MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT AND PURGING.
SKIN:IRRITATION FROM PROLONGED CONT ACT. EYES:MAY IRRITATE OR BURN
AND CAUSE TEMPORARY CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INHAL/INGEST:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF SHORT OF BREATH, GIVE
OXYGEN. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 TO 4 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING.
EYES:FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER UNTIL ALL OF THE CHEMICAL IS REMOVED.
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS
PERSIST.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, CHOSE EXTINGUISHING AGENT
MOST SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE
USED BY FIRE-FIGHTERS. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION SHOULD ALSO BE USED.
USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, TOXIC AND
IRRITATION GASES AND RESIDUE MAY EVOLVE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:PROMPTLY SHOVEL OR SWEEP UP THE DRY CHEMICAL
INTO AN EMPTY CONTAINER WITH A MINIMUM OF DUSTING. COVER AND STORE.
CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER TO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA, AWAY FROM
ACIDS AND OXIDIZERS. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN ABD CLOTHING. DO NOT
BREATH DUST.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSN APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. IF SULFUR
DIOXIDE SHOULD BE RELEASED, USE A SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL, AND IF
THERE SHOULD BE A RELEASE OF SULFUL DIOXIDE GAS.
Protective Gloves:COTTON GLOVES ARE GENERALLY ADEQUATE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:FOR ROUTINE PRODUCT-HABDLING OR USE, WEAR
FULL WORK CLOTHING INCLUDING LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT AND TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROVIDE EYE-WASH FACILITIES CONVENIENT TO AREAS OF USE OR HANDLING.
CONTACT WITH ACIDS RELEASES SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS. WHEN DISSOLVING
THIS MATERIAL, ADD TO WATER CAUTIOUSLY AND WITH STIRRING AS
SOLUTIOS CAN GET HOT AND MAY SPLATTER.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:118F,48C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:212F,100C
Spec Gravity:1.667-1.685
pH:7.5
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:ANH:XLS;WHITE;NO ODOR.HYD:XLS;CLEAR TO WHITE;NO
ODOR.SOLN:LIQUID;CLEAR;NO ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS AND WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES (ABOVE 100C).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS AND SODIUM SULFIDE
RESIDUE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES FOR
APPROVED METHODS OF DISPOSAL.
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