Product ID:DITHI VER METALS REAGENT POWDER PILLOWS, 12616
MSDS Date:08/01/1997
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-346-7676
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLBGG

Emergency Phone: 303-623-5716/515-232-2533

Info Phone: 970-669-3050

Cage: 91224

Telephone: 970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716

Cage: 91224

SODIUM METABISULFITE

CAS: 7681-57-4

RTECS: UX8225000

OSHA PEL 5 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3

NOT APPLICABLE)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE REPORTED
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT HAZARD: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION. SODIUM METABISULFITE HAZARD: MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION. OTHER COMPONENT
HAZARD: NOT APPLICABLE. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN
AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY
REACTION IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: EYE
CONTACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN CONT ACT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
SKIN ABSORPTION: NO EFFECTS ANTICIPATED. TARGET ORGANS: NOT
APPLICABLE. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE: ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION,
GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, DIARRHEA, CIRCULAT ORY (SIGNS AND
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CANCER INFORMATION: THIS PRODUCT DOES
NOT CONTAIN ANY OSHA LISTED CARCINOGENS. AN INGREDIENT OF THIS
MIXTURE IS: IARC GROUP 3: NON-CLASSIFIABLE: METABISULFITES. THIS
PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY NTP LISTED CHEMICALS.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH HAZARDS (CONT): DISTURBAMCES, CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. VERY LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE: COLIC,
DEPRESSION, DEATH. TARGET ORGANS: NONE REPORTED. INHALATION: MAY
CAUSE: ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION, RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, DIFFICULT BREATHING, SWEATING, RAPID PULSE AND
RESPIRATIONS, BLOOD PRESSURE CHANGES, COUGHING, FLUSHING, HIVES.
TARGET ORGANS: NONE REPORTED. CHRONIC EFFECTS: CHRONIC OVEREXP
MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTIONS. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
INFO: N/P. ADDITIONAL CANCER / REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFRO:
CONTAINS AN EXPERIMENTAL MUTAGEN. TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGIS TIC
PRODUCTS: NONE REPORTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SULFITES ARE STRONG SENSITIZERS.
INHALATION/INGESTION MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESP REACTIONS IN
ASTHMATICS. PERSONS W/RESP CONDITIONS SHOULD TAKE SPECIAL CARE WHEN
WORKING WITH PRODUCTS CONTAINING SULFITES.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN CONTACT: WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF
WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. INGESTION: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. G IVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION, IF NECESSARY. CALL PHYSICIAN .

Lower Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Upper Limits:NOT APPLICAB
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE
CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR (NIOSH APPROVED - )
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS PRESSURE-DEMAND AND FULL
PROTECTIVE GEAR. FLAMMABILITY CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE. DURING A
FIRE, CORROSIVE & TOXIC GASES MA Y BE GENERATED BY THERMAL
DECOMPOSITION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH: STRONG ACIDS,
STRONG OXIDIZERS. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: TOXIC FUMES OF:
SODIUM MONOXIDE, SULFUR OXIDES. STATIC DISCHARGE: NONE REPORTED.
MECHANICAL IMPACT: NONE REP ORTED.

Spill Release Procedures:ONLY PERSONS QUALIFIED TO RESPOND TO AN
EMERGENCY INVOLVING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES MAY RESPOND TO A SPILL
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGULATIONS (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 (A)(V)) AND
PER YOUR COMPANY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN AND
GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES. CONTAINMENT TECHNIQUE: STOP SPILLED
MATERIAL FROM BEING RELEASED TO THE ENVIRONMENT. CLEAN-UP
TECHNIQUE: SCOOP UP SPILLED MATERIAL INTO (OTHER PRECAUTIONS)
Neutralizing Agent:AN ALKALI, SUCH AS SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND
CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
MAINTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES WHEN USING. PROTECT
FROM HEAT; KEEP AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES:
PROTECT FROM HEAT, MOISTURE, LIGHT.
Other Precautions:N/P. SPILL / RELEASE PROCEDURES (CONT): A LARGE
BEAKER AND DISSOLVE WITH WATER. ADJUST TO A PH BETWEEN 6 AND 9 WITH
AN ALKALI, SUCH AS SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE. FLUSH REACTED
MATERIAL TO T HE DRAIN WITH A LARGE EXCESS OF WATER. DECONTAMINATE
THE AREA OF THE SPILL WITH A SOAP (SUPPLEMENTAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED. PEL: NOT
ESTABLISHED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH TOP AND SIDE SHIELDS (ANSI APPROVED
- ).
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. HAVE AN EYEWASH STATION (MEETING
ANSI-DESIGN CRITERIA - ) NEARBY.
Work Hygienic Practices:MAINTAIN GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES
WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: AVOID CONTACT
WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PRECAUTIONS (CONT): SOLUTION. EVACUATION PROCEDURE: EVACUATE
LOCAL AREA (15 FT RADIUS OR AS DIRECTED BY YOUR FACILITY'S
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN) WHEN A POUND OR MORE OF LOOSE POWDER IS
SPILLED. IF CONDITIONS WARRANT, INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE
EVACUATION. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (FOR ACCIDENTAL RELEASE): NOT
APPLIC.

Melt/Freeze Pt:=170.C, 338.F
Vapor Density:NOT APPLIC
Spec Gravity:2.32 (WATER = 1)
pH:4.2 5% SOLUTION
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID; GRAY POWDER; SULFUR-LIKE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH: OXIDIZERS, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE WHEN STORED UNDER PROPER
CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: EXPOSURE TO LIGHT. EXTREME
TEMPERATURES. EXCESS MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HEATING TO DECOMPOSITION RELEASES
TOXIC AND/OR CORROSIVE FUMES OF: SULFUR OXIDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE ID NUMBER: NONE. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
(DISPOSAL): WORK IN AN APPROVED FUME HOOD. DILUTE MATERIAL WITH
EXCESS WATER MAKING A WEAKER THAN 5% SOLUTION. ADJUST TO A PH
BETWEEN 6 AND 9 WITH AN A LKALI, SUCH AS SODA ASH OR SODIUM
BICARBONATE. OPEN COLD WATER TAP COMPLETELY, SLOWLY POUR THE REACT
ED MATERIAL TO DRAIN. ALLOW COLD (ECOLOGICAL INFO)

Toxicological Information:PRODUCT TOXICOLOGICAL DATA: LD50: NONE
REPORTED. LC50: NONE REPORTED. DERMAL TOXICITY DATA: NONE
REPORTED. SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION DATA: NONE REPORTED. MUTATION
DATA: SODIUM METABISULFITE: CYTOGEN IC ANALYSIS HAMSTER OVARY 180
UG/L; SISTER CHROMATID EXCHANGES ON HAMSTER OVARY AT 200 UG/L.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: SODIUM METABISULFITE: ORAL RAT TDLO=20
G/KG EFFECTS ON NEWBORN - STILLBIRTH; OR AL RAT TDLO=40 G/KG
EFFECTS ON NEWBORN - WEANING OR LACTATION INDEX. INGREDIENT
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA: NONE REPORTED. INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
SODIUM METABISULFITE: LD50: ORAL RAT LD50 = 2000 MG/ KG. LC50: NONE
REPORTED. (SARA III)

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particular situation.

Ecological:PRODUCT ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: NO PRODUCT ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION AVAILABLE. INGREDIENT ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: SODIUM
METABISULFITE 120 PPM/24, 48 & 96 HOURS / TLM / FRESH WATER.
DISPOSAL (CONT): WATER TO RUN FOR 5 MINUTES TO COMPLETELY FLUSH
THE SYSTEM. EMPTY CONTAINERS: RINSE THREE TIMES WITH AN APPROPRIATE
SOLVENT. DISPOSE OF EMPTY CONTAINER AS NORMAL TRASH. NOTICE
(DISPOSAL): THE SE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES AR BASED ON FEDERAL
REGULATIONS AND BE SUPERSEDED BY MORE STRINGENT STATE OR LOCAL
REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATORS
FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Transport Information:DOT: DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT CURRENTLY
REGULATED. DOT HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE. DOT SUBSIDIARY RISK:
NOT APPLICABLE. DOT ID NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE. DOT PACKING GROUP:
NOT APPLICABLE. IC AO: ICAO PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT CURRENTLY
REGULATED. ICAO HAZARD CLASS: NOT APPLICABLE. ICAO SUBSIDIARY
RISK: NOT APPLICABLE. ICAO ID NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE. ICAO
PACKING GROUP: NOT APPLICABLE. IMO: IMO PROPER SHIPPING NAME: NOT
CURRENTLY REGULATED. IMO HAZARD CLASS: N/A. IMO SUBSIDIARY RISK:
N/A. IMO ID NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE. IMO PACKING GROUP: NOT
APPLICABLE. DOT EMERGENCY RESPON SE GUIDE NUMBER: NOT
APPLICABLE.

SARA Title III Information:EPA: SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312
CATEGORIZATION (40 CFR 370): IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD. SARA
TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372): THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN
ANY CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO THE RE PORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313
OF TITLE III OF SARA. TOXICOLOGICAL INFO (CONT): HAZARD:
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTION. OTHER
COMPONENT: LD50: NOT APPLICABLE. LC50: N OT APPLICABLE. HAZARD: NOT
APPLICABLE.
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA: THIS PRODUCT MEETS THE CRITERIA
FOR A HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AS DEFINED IN THE HAZARD COMMUNICATION
STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200). EPA: 302 (EHS) TPQ (40 CFR 355): NOT
APPLICABLE. 304 CERCLA RQ (40 CFR 302.4): NOT APPLICABLE. 304
EHS RQ(40 CFR 355): NOT APPLICABLE. CLEAN WATER ACT (40 CFR
116.4): NOT APPLICABLE. RCRA: CONTAINS NO RCRA REGULATED
SUBSTANCES. C.P.S.C.: NOT APPLICABLE. NATION AL INVENTORIES: US
INVENTORY STATUS: ALL INGREDIENTS IN PRODUCT LISTED ON TSCA 8(B)
INVENTORY (40 CF R 710). TSCA CAS NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE. SODIUM
METABISULFITE: TSCA CAS NUMBER: 7681-57-4. OTHER COMPONENT: TSCA
CAS NUMBER: NOT APPLICABLE.
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROP. 65: NO PROP. 65 LISTED
CHEMICALS ARE PRESENT IN THIS PRODUCT. IDENTIFICATION OF PROP. 65
INGREDIENT(S): NONE. TRADE SECRET REGISTRY: NOT APPLICABLE.
PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROP ERTIES (CONT): MOLECULAR WEIGHT: NOT
APPLICABLE. VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTENT: NOT APPLICABLE.
PARTITION COEFFICIENT (IN OCTANOL / WATER): NOT APPLICABLE.
SOLUBILITY: ACID: NOT DETERMINED. OT HER: NOT DETERMINED. METAL
CORROSIVITY: STEEL: 0.004 IN/YR. ALUMINUM: 0.019 IN/YR.