FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- SODIUM BISULFITE  -- 6810-00-782-2678
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:04/09/1980
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-782-2678
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BISULFITE  (SASA III)
CAS:7631-90-5
RTECS #:VZ2000000
Fraction by Wt: >99%.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:NONE NOTED BY MFR. LOW TOXICITY & LOW HAZARD TO
    HEALTH.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
    DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP&WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST:INDUCE VOMIT. RPT
    UNTIL VOMIT IS C LEAR. NOTHG BY MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
    CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED LIBERATES TOXIC FUMES OF
    SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT
    TOUCH SPILLED MATL. FOR H*2O REACTIVE MATL: NO H*2O INSIDE
    CONT;SWEEP SMALL DRY SPILL INTO DRY CONT AND COVER TIGHTLY. ABSORB
    LIQ SPILL W SAND,EARTH OTHER  ABSORB MATL. LG SPILL:DIKE FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:NOT NOTED BY MFR.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/DUST RESPIR
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:4/9/80

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

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS WITH SLIGHT SMELL OF SULFUR DIOXIDE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID HEAT & HUMID CONDITION.(MATL TENDS
    TO BE HYGROSCOPIC)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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