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

MSDS NAME:TY-ION B-11
NIIN:00F008637
MSDS Number: BGYKN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CALGON CORPORATION
Address:5035 MANCHESTER AVE
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MI
ZIP:63110
Info Phone Num:(314) 535-1810
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 535-1810
Preparer's Name:DESTIN A. LEBLANC
CAGE:EO504
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CALGON CORPORATION
Box:1346
City:PITTSBURG
State:PA
ZIP:15230-1346
Country:US
Phone:412-494-8000
CAGE:EO504
Company:CONVATEC, BRISTOL-MEYERS SQUIBB CO
Address:7501 PAGE
Box:147
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63166-1096
Country:US
Phone:314-535-1810 (DAY)
CAGE:21667

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

Name:SODIUM METABISULFITE
CAS:7681-57-4
RTECS #:UX8225000
Fraction by Wt: <35%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE/SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    INGESTION: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION:
    HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.

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

Eyes: FLUSH W/FLOWING WATER FOR 15 MIN. & CONSULT PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN: FLUSH AFFECTED AREA W/PLENTY OF WATER & WASH THOROUGHLY
    W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & CONTACT
    PHYSICIAN. INGESTIO N: GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF MILK & CONSULT
    PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:SUTIABLE FOR SURROUNDING AREA - WATER, CO2, DRY
    CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL RELEASE SULFUR OXIDES IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP SPILL AND FLUSH RESIDUES TO DRAIN WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MAY BE NEUTRALIZED WITH DILUTE BLEACH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP FROM FREEZING. FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
    ONLY. IF FROZEN, THAW & REMIX BEFORE USE.

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

Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST IS ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Work Hygienic Practices:IF FROZEN, THAW & REMIX BEFORE USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Spec Gravity:1.16
pH:4.4
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PINK LIQUID SULFUR ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:84

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALINE MATERIAL, ACIDS, OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR FLAMES WILL RELEASE SULFUR OXIDES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES WILL BE FORMED IF
    EXPOSED TO FLAME.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:USE CHEMICAL SCAVENGER SERVICE. TENDER METALLIC
    DRUMS TO DRUM RECONDITIONER.

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