BRGWQ - RM 2057

Product Identification

Product ID:RM 2057
MSDS Date:03/29/1993
FSC:7930
NIIN:00-559-9481
MSDS Number: BRGWQ

Responsible Party
OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP
6935 WEST 62ND STREET
CHICAGO, IL 60638
US

Emergency Phone: 312-586-8000, 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 312-586-8000

Preparer: P ZALANTIS

Cage: 0B5U9

Contractor
OMEGA CHEMICAL PROD GP, FINE ORGANICS CORP
CHICAGO, IL 60638 US

Telephone: 312-586-8000, 800-424-9300

Cage: 0B5U9

Ingredients

SODIUM BISULFATE

CAS: 7681-38-1

RTECS: VZ1860000

Fraction By Weight: 93%


0.0

RTECS: 9999999VO

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 RAT: 2800 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE: MILD TO SEVERE IRRITATION. MAY
CAUSE BURNS IF NOT FLUSHED WITH WATER. SKIN: MODERATE IRRITANT. MAY
CAUSE BURNS IF NOT FLUSHED WITH WATER. INHALATION: IRRITANT. MAY
IRRITATE OR BURN NOSE, THROAT & LUNGS. NO EXPOSURE LIMITS
ESTABLISHED.INGESTION: IRRITANT. MAY IRRITATE OR BURN MOUTH,
ESOPHAGUS OR STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN, LIFTING EYELIDS TO
FLUSH. GET PROMPT MED AID. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. IF
BURN OCCURS, OBTAIN MEDICAL HELP. IF INHALED: MOVE TO FRESH AIR
LOCATIO N. IF IRRITATION/DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION: DRINK LARGE QUANTITY MILK/WATER. FOLLOW WITH
MILK OF MAGNESIA, BEATEN EGGS OR VEGETABLE OIL. DONT INDUCE
VOMITING. SEE DR IMMED.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:WILL NOT BURN
Extinguishing Media:WATER OR DRY CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR CHEMICALS
IN AREA. AVOID WATER CONTACT TO MATERIAL IF POSSIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF WATER USED TO EXTINGUISH COMBUSTIBLES &
PRODUCT IS DISSOLVED IN WATER FORMING SULFURIC ACID, WEAR ACID
PROTECTIVE EQUIP. IF ELEVATED TEMPS (>570F) WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT DISSOLVES IN WATER TO FORM WEAK
SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION. NO GASES/TOXIC FUMES EMITTED FROM REACTION,
BUT FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS FOR SULFURIC ACID EXPOSURE.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: MATERIAL GRANULAR PRODUCT & CAN
BE SWEPT UP FROM SURFACES. LARGE SPILL: PICK UP AS MUCH MATERIAL AS
POSSIBLE WITH SHOVEL/OTHER TOOL. NEUTRALIZE BALANCE OF SPILL W/WEAK
ALKALINE SOLUTION & WASH DOWN TO SEWER IF FED,STATE,LOCAL REGS
PERMIT
Neutralizing Agent:ANY WEAK ALKALINE SOLUTION.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE WHERE EXPOSED TO MOIST
CONDITIONS OR NEAR STRONG ALKALIES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH OR MSHA CERTIFIED DUST MASK SHOULD BE WORN
WHILE HANDLING PRODUCT TO CONTROL EXPOSURE BELOW NUISANCE DUST
LIMITS OF 10 MG/M3
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION TO A DUST COLLECTOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT GLOVES (RUBBER/NEOPRENE)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:COATS, COVERALLS, OR APRONS ARE RECOMMENDED
TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:C3
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:570F,299C
Vapor Density:NON-VOLATL
pH:1.4
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE BEAD-LIKE GRANULAR POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALINE MAT'LS (CAUSTIC). REACTS W/WATER TO FORM WEAK SULFURIC
ACID. DONT MIX W/LIQ CHLORINE BLEACH OR SIMILAR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORE IN DRY AREA TO AVOID MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE, UNLESS HEATED OVER 570 F, AT
WHICH SULFUR DIOXIDE AND SULFUR TRIOXIDE ARE FORMED.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:NOT CLASSIFIED AS A EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE,
HOWEVER, CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE,
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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