Product ID:SICKLE SCREEN KIT 30 TEST/PK
MSDS Date:02/28/1990
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F027027
MSDS Number: BQYXZ

Emergency Phone: 805-644-0848

Info Phone: 805-644-0848

Cage: FO220

Telephone: 704-948-6110

Cage: FO220

SODIUM DITHIONITE, SODIUM HYDROSULFITE

CAS: 7775-14-6

RTECS: JP2100000

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: IRRITATION, NAUSEA, &
VOMITING. INHALATION: WHEEZING, CHRONIC RESPONSE, ASTHMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

First Aid:SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. INGESTION: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY POWDER, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FACE ACID-TYPE GAS MASK OR SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING UNIT & HEAVY-DUTY WORK GLOVES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF SEALED CONTAINER IS HOT TO THE TOUCH
ASSUME THAT THE HYDRO IS BURNING. PUNCTURE LID W/FIRE AXE; MOVE
CONTAINER TO OPEN AREA, EMPTY & FLOOD W/WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT <50C, FREE FROM OXIDIZERS &
ACID. IF FIRE CODE REQUIRES SPRINKLER STORAGE, PROTECT BY COVERING
W/PLASTIC. REMOVE ACCIDENTLY WETTED CONTAINER.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR W/SULFUR DIOXIDE CARTRIDGE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ACIDS. CONTACT W/SMALL AMOUNTS OF WATER/HUMID ATMOSPHERE
WILL CAUSE CHEMICAL REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN FURNACE IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL,
STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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