LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 2 G/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY IRRITATE THE NOSE,
THROAT & LUNGS. EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: IRRITATION OF THE
MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH. LARGE DOSES MAY BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
HEADAACHE, ABDOMINAL PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO
INGESTED SULFITES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NEEDED. EYES:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/LOTS OF RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN:
IMMEDITELY WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING.
IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OF WATER/MILK. DON'T GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS &
STRUCTURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ALL NEARBY SOURCES OF IGNITON
SINCE VAPORS DECOMPOSE TO TOXIC PRODUCTS AT HIGH TEMP.
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SMALL: SWEEP UP &
DISPOSE OF IN DOT-APPROVED WASTE CONTAINERS. LARGE: SHOVEL INTO DOT
APPROVED WASTE CONTAINERS. KEEP OUT OF SEWERS, STORM DRAINS,
SURFACE WATERS & SOIL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED
AREA. KEEP BAGS/FIBER DRUMS DRY AT ALL TIMES. WASH THOROUGHLY.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET INTO EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING. EVEN
CONTAINERS THAT HAVE BEEN EMPTIED, WILL RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE &
VAPORS. ALWAYS OBEY HAZARD WARNINGS & HANDLE EMPTY CONTAINERS AS IF
THEY WERE FULL.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR. APPROPRIATE
RESPIRATORS MAY BE FULL FACEPIECE/HALF MASK AIR PURIFYING CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR W/PARTICULATE FILTERS. A SCBA IN PRESSURE DEMAND
MODE/SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR .
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS, SAFETY SHOES,
ACID RESISTANT APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED PRODUCT & MATERIALS USED
IN CLEANING UP SPILLS/LEAKS IN A MANNER APPROVED FOR THIS MATERIAL
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. EMPTY CONTAINERS CAN HAVE
RESIDUES, GASES & MISTS & SUBJECT TO PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL.
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