J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- SODIUM BISULFITE  -- 6810-00-281-4255
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:09/25/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-4255
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-2537
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM BISULFITE  (SASA III)
CAS:7631-90-5
RTECS #:VZ2000000
Fraction by Wt: 90- 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:2000 MG/KG LD50 ORAL RAT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS TO
    SKIN AND EYES. INGESTION MAY RESULT IN ALLERGIC REACTIONS, AND
    COULD ALSO BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SODIUM BISULFITE IS NOT LISTED AS A
    CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNING OF SKIN OR EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY. CALL DOCTOR.
    INHALATION: GET FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
    WATER. WASH WITH  PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND FULL SCBA
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA
    IF POSSIBLE. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
    EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH
    CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER
    AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXISTS. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
    RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED  BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL OR GENERAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:PVC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
    FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, OXIDES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCARD ANY PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY RETAINED
    MATERIALS OF USE), DISPOSABLE CONTAINER OR LINER IN AN
    ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE MANNER, IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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