Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-097-8145
MSDS Number: BTPJS

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SODIUM BISULFITE

CAS: 7631-90-5

RTECS: VZ2000000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 2000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL. SKIN/EYES: SEVERE
IRRITATION & BURNS. INGESTION: ALLERGIC REACTION MAY DEVELOP, MAY
BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION & BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. EYES: IMMEDICATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/SCBA W/FULL
FACEPIECE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSEDD CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA/FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN
SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER;
REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS,
SECONDARY PROTECTIVE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING.

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
RESPIRATOR, A SCBA IS ADVISED. NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION CONDITIONS EXIST.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:>10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER W/SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
UN3077.

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