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

MSDS NAME:SODIUM DITHIONITE, TECHNICAL
NIIN:00-281-8799
MSDS Number: BDTDP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
Company: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  =============

Name:SODIUM DITHIONITE
RTECS #:JP2100000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN &
    EYES. DO NOT BREATHE DUSTS.

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

First Aid:ING:INDUCE VOMITING. SKIN/EYES:FLUSH W/WATER AT LEAST 15
    MINS. INH:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ART RESP IF NEC.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:SMOTHER W/SODA ASH, DRY SAND, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE. MAY IGNITE IF ALLOWED TO
    BECOME DAMP.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER W/SODA ASH. CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & REMOVE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS,FLAME. USE
    ONLY CLEAN UTENSILS IN HANDLING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED & IN
    A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN ,CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST RESP.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPRVD WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING PT:131F,55C(DECOMPOSES). ADDITIONAL DATA WAS OBTAINED FROM
    FISHER SCIENTIFIC MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET.

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

HCC:F8
Spec Gravity:2.2
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT LEMON-COLORED POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS(WILL LIBERATE POISONOUS GAS)
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF S0X.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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