MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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MSDS No: M263
Sodium Bisul炉te Solution (35%)
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Identi炉er: Sodium Bisul炉te Solution (35%)
Product Description: Sodium Bisul炉te Solution (35%)
Product Code: M263
Product Name: Sodium Bisul炉te Solution (35%)
Chemical Family: Reducing Agent
MANUFACTURER: 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. NUMBERS:
900 Georgia Ave. Emergency Contact: HydroChem ER
Deer Park, TX 77536 Emergency Phone (800) 569-4889
Customer Service: (800) 934-9376
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
wt.% CAS Registry #
Sodium Bisulfite 35 7631-90-5
Water 65 7732 -18-5
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Supplier
Sodium Bisulfite 5 mg/m3
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Colorless liquid
IMMEDIATE CONCERNS:
May be harmful by
Ingestion
Inhalation
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED:
Persons with pre-existing sensitivity to sul炉tes in food or medicines may be at increased risk from
exposure.
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ROUTES OF ENTRY:
Ingestion, inhalation and eye or skin contact.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES:
Immediately 掳ush eyes with water for 30 minutes while holding eyelids open. Seek medical at-
tention.
SKIN:
Immediately wash with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly. Seek medical attention if e庐ects occur.
Launder contaminated shoes and clothing before reuse.
INGESTION:
If swallowed, give 2 glasses of milk (preferred) or water and consult physician.
INHALATION:
If e庐ects occur, remove to fresh air. See a doctor at once. If breathing has stopped, begin arti炉cial
respiration.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint and Method: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not Applicable
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or water spray when 炉ghting 炉res involving this
material.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Sulfur oxides
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
As in any 炉re, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH ap-
proved or equivalent) and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Scoop into appropritate containers.
Flush residual with plenty of water.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES:
Refer to Section 8.
STORAGE:
Keep dry.
Isolate from incompatible materials.
Do not store near oxidizing materials.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Ventilation - General and local ventilation are required.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYES AND FACE:
Chemical goggles required and an eye wash in work area.
RESPIRATORY:
None normally needed. For protection from liquid mist, use NIOSH approved respirator with
mist protection.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
Clean body covering and chemical resistant gloves.
OTHER USE PRECAUTIONS:
Safety shower and eye wash in the work area.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: Virtually Odorless
Color: Colorless
pH: 5
Boiling Point: 216卤 F 105卤 C
Solubility in Water: 100%
Speci炉c Gravity: 1.35 (water=1)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE: Yes
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HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: No
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Sulfur oxides
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
Strong acids, Oxidizing materials.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
Eyes: Severe irritant. Causes pain and redness. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause mild
burn.
Skin: Irritant and possible sensitizer. May cause itching and redness from repeated exposure.
Ingestion: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may result from swallowing
this product.
Inhalation: Irritant. May cause pain and coughing
TARGET ORGANS:
Central nervous system, heart and respiratory system
GENERAL COMMENTS:
Carcinogens: Not listed by IARC, USA NTP, or USA OSHA.
COMMENTS:
Only selected Registry of Toxic E庐ects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) data is presented in this
document. See the actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
RTECS Number: VZ2000000
LD50 (rats) = 2 g/kg (for 100% sodium bisul炉te)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL COMMENTS:
No environmental data for this material are currently available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
PRODUCT DISPOSAL:
Dispose of in accordance with ALL applicable federal, state and local regulations.
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EMPTY CONTAINER:
Leave label on drum and sell drum to an approved drum reconditioner or triple rinse with an
appropriate solvent, crush, and ship to sanitary land炉ll unless prohibited by local regulations.
RCRA/USEPA WASTE INFORMATION:
This material is not a RCRA regulated material.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION)
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally Hazardous Substance, Liquid, N.O.S. (contains sodium
bisul炉te)
Hazard Class: 9
NA/UN Number: UN3082
Packing Group: III
Reportable Quantity (RQ) Under CERCLA: 1270 gal
Placards: Class 9
Label: Class 9
SPECIAL SHIPPING NOTES:
Not regulated unless RQ exceeded in a single container.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
Fire: No Pressure Generating: No Reactivity: No Acute: Yes Chronic: No
Title III Notes: This product contains no substances which are de炉ned as toxic chemicals under
the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (40 CFR Part 372).
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
Reportable Spill Quantity: 1270 gal
EPA
EPA RQ Ingredient: Sodium bisul炉te
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA Status: All components of this material are on the TSCA inventory.
STATE REGULATIONS
PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENT:
This product does not contain any substance(s) which are de炉ned by the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive e庐ects.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
REASON FOR ISSUE:
Biannual review
Approval date: 11/03/2000
REVISION SUMMARY
Revision #: 2
This MSDS replaces the December 01, 1998 MSDS. Any changes in information are as follows:
In Section 1
Approved by Reason for Issue Date Prepared
In Section 3
Physical Appearance Medical Conditions Aggravated Routes of Entry
In Section 4
Firstaid - Inhalation
In Section 11
Target Organ
In Section 15
SARA Title III Notes
NFPA CODES
Fire: 0 Health: 1 Reactivity: 1
HMIS CODES
Fire: 0 Health: 1 Reactivity: 1
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER:
[TM ] Indicates a trade or service mark of HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc.
The information herein is believed to be accurate and is presented in good faith; however, no
warranties or representations are made by HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. regarding the
accuracy or completeness of the information.
HydroChem Industrial Services, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from the
handling, or from contact with the above product.
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