=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SODIUM HYDROSULFITE
NIIN:00-281-8799
MSDS Number: BDTDL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY, CHEMICAL DIVISION
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;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:22527
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROSULFITE
RTECS #:JP2100000

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: HARMFUL. DUST
    INHALATION: HARMFUL.

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

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MINUTES. SKIN: WASH WITH WATER.
    INGESTION:INDUCE VOMITING,CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIF RESP IF NEEDED,CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, SODA ASH, LIME OR SAND. FOR LARGER
    FIRES, FLOOD AREA WITH WATER FROM A DISTANCE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
    DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CNTNR. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN
    BE DONE W/OUT RISK. APPLY COOLING (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME. DUST-AIR MIXTURES MAY IGNITE OR EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH SODA ASH,SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY LOCATION. KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED TIGHTLY. STORE APART FROM FLAMMABLES,ORGANIC
    SUBSTANCE,OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCE,ACIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER SIZE: 5 LB BOTTLE

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

HCC:F8
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>512F,>300C
Spec Gravity:2.2
pH:ACIDIC
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR GRAYISH-WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER WITH A
    SULFUR DIOXIDE-LIKE ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, SODIUM CHLORITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY IGNITE ITSELF IF EXPOS TO AIR & MAY
    RE-IGNITE AFTER FIRE EXTINGUISHED. MAY BURN RAPIDLY W/FLARE-BURNING
    EFT. (ING 2)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SO*X

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BY METHODS CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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