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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
SULFOX SOLUTION
SYNONYMS
HBrO3, BrHO3
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
OXIDIZING LIQUID, N.O.S.
PRODUCT USE
Dyes intermediate, pharmaceuticals, oxidising agent.
SUPPLIER
Company: Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
Address:
70 Quantum Close
Dandenong South
Victoria 3175
Telephone: 03 8795 8000
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 03 8795 8099
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Criteria of NOHSC,
and the ADG Code.
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK SAFETY
Contact with combustible material may cause Keep away from combustible material.
fire.
Irritating to eyes. Do not breathe gas/ fumes/ vapour/ spray.
May produce discomfort of the respiratory system Avoid contact with skin.
and skin*.
* (limited evidence). Wear eye/ face protection.
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated
by this material use water.
In case of contact with eyes rinse with plenty
of water and contact Doctor or Poisons
Information Centre.
If swallowed IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre (show this container
or label).
This material and its container must be disposed
of as hazardous waste.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
sulfox solution 7789-31-3 50~
water 7732-18-5 50
(typically)
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
路 If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
路 If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if
possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
路 Observe the patient carefully.
路 Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness;
i.e. becoming unconscious
路 Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can
comfortably drink.
路 Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
路 Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
路 Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and
moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
路 Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor,
or for at least 15 minutes.
路 Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
路 Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled
personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
路 Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
路 Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
路 Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
路 If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
路 Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
路 Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where
possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
路 Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
路 Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
路 Water spray or fog.
路 Foam.
路 Dry chemical powder.
路 BCF (where regulations permit).
路 Carbon dioxide.
FIRE FIGHTING
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
路 Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.
路 Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
路 If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
路 Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
路 Non combustible.
路 Not considered a significant fire risk
路 Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
路 Decomposes on heating and produces toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
路 May emit acrid smoke and poisonous, corrosive fumes.
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
路 Clean up all spills immediately.
路 Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
路 Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
路 Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
路 Wipe up.
路 Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
路 Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
路 Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
路 Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
路 Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
路 Stop leak if safe to do so.
路 Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
路 Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
路 Neutralise/decontaminate residue.
路 Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
路 Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
路 After clean up operations, decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and
equipment before storing and re-using.
路 If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR SPILL
PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE
half
evacuation
downwind
direction
distance
down wind distance
wind isolation
distance
direction
half
evacuation downwind
INITIAL direction distance
ISOLATION
ZONE
From IERG (Canada/Australia)
Isolation Distance 25 metres
Downwind Protection Distance 100 metres
IERG Number 31
FOOTNOTES
1 PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE is defined as the area in which people are at risk of harmful exposure. This zone
assumes that random changes in wind direction confines the vapour plume to an area within 30 degrees on
either side of the predominant wind direction, resulting in a crosswind protective action distance equal
to the downwind protective action distance.
2 PROTECTIVE ACTIONS should be initiated to the extent possible, beginning with those closest to the spill
and working away from the site in the downwind direction. Within the protective action zone a level of
vapour concentration may exist resulting in nearly all unprotected persons becoming incapacitated and
unable to take protective action and/or incurring serious or irreversible health effects.
3 INITIAL ISOLATION ZONE is determined as an area, including upwind of the incident, within which a high
probability of localised wind reversal may expose nearly all persons without appropriate protection to
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life-threatening concentrations of the material.
4 SMALL SPILLS involve a leaking package of 200 litres (55 US gallons) or less, such as a drum (jerrican or
box with inner containers). Larger packages leaking less than 200 litres and compressed gas leaking from
a small cylinder are also considered "small spills".
LARGE SPILLS involve many small leaking packages or a leaking package of greater than 200 litres, such as
a cargo tank, portable tank or a "one-tonne" compressed gas cylinder.
5 Guide 140 is taken from the US DOT emergency response guide book.
6 IERG information is derived from CANUTEC - Transport Canada.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all individuals could be exposed
for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could impair an individual's ability to take
protective action is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
water 500 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
water 500 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
路 Avoid personal contact and inhalation of dust, mist or vapours.
路 Provide adequate ventilation.
路 Always wear protective equipment and wash off any spillage from clothing.
路 Keep material away from light, heat, flammables or combustibles.
路 Keep cool, dry and away from incompatible materials.
路 Avoid physical damage to containers.
路 DO NOT repack or return unused portions to original containers. Withdraw only
sufficient amounts for immediate use.
路 Contamination can lead to decomposition leading to possible intense heat and fire.
路 When handling NEVER smoke, eat or drink.
路 Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
路 Use only good occupational work practice.
路 Observe manufacturer's storing and handling directions.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
Plastic carboy.
Plastic drum.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Polylined drum.
路 Check that containers are clearly labelled.
Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with strong acids, reducing agents and organic materials.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
路 Store in original containers.
路 Keep containers securely sealed as supplied.
路 Store in a cool, well ventilated area.
路 Keep dry.
路 Store under cover and away from sunlight.
路 Store away from flammable or combustible materials, debris and waste. Contact may cause
fire or violent reaction.
路 Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
路 DO NOT stack on wooden floors or pallets.
路 Protect containers from physical damage.
路 Check regularly for leaks.
路 Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations.
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SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
X X X X 0 0
_____________________________________________________
+: May be stored together
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
The following materials had no OELs on our records
鈥? sulfox solution CAS:7789- 31- 3
鈥? water: CAS:7732- 18- 5
MATERIAL DATA
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
INGREDIENT DATA
WATER:
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
路 Chemical goggles.
路 Full face shield may be required for supplementary but never for primary protection of
eyes
路 Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or
restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a
review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account
of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal
and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure,
begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens
should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be
removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear.
OTHER
路 Overalls.
路 PVC Apron.
路 PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
路 Eyewash unit.
路 Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of
personal protective equipment required.
For further information consult site specific
CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your
Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of overexposure
exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to obtain adequate
protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas. Air
contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in
turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively
remove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating 0.25- 0.5 m/s (50- 100 f/min)
from tank (in still air)
aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, 0.5- 1 m/s (100- 200 f/min.)
intermittent container filling, low speed
conveyer transfers, welding, spray drift,
plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low
velocity into zone of active generation)
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, 1- 2.5 m/s (200- 500 f/min)
drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts,
gas discharge (active generation into zone of
rapid air motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, high 2.5- 10 m/s (500- 2000 f/min.)
speed wheel generated dusts (released at high
initial velocity into zone of very high rapid
air motion).
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
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Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to 1: Disturbing room air currents
capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
value only
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood - local control only
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening
of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases with the square of distance
from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the extraction
point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating
source. The air velocity at the extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2
m/s (200-400 f/min.) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from
the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits
within the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or used.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Colourless to slighly yellow liquid, turns yellow on exposure. Unstable except in dilute
solution. Exists only in aqueous solution.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Molecular Weight: 128.92 Boiling Range (掳C): 100 decomp
Melting Range (掳C): Not available Specific Gravity (water=1): 3.28
Solubility in water (g/L): Miscible pH (as supplied): Not available
pH (1% solution): Not available Vapour Pressure (kPa): Not available.
Volatile Component (%vol): Not available. Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): Not available. Flash Point (掳C): Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not available. Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available
State: Liquid
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
路 Presence of incompatible materials.
路 Product is considered stable.
路 Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The liquid is highly discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract and may be harmful if
swallowed.
EYE
The liquid is highly discomforting to the eyes and is capable of causing pain and severe
conjunctivitis. Corneal injury may develop, with possible permanent impairment of vision,
if not promptly and adequately treated.
SKIN
The liquid is highly discomforting to the skin and is capable of causing skin reactions
which may lead to dermatitis.
INHALED
The vapour is highly discomforting to the upper respiratory tract.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
No human exposure data available. For this reason health effects described are based on
experience with chemically related materials.
As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapour,
mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by
observing good occupational work practice.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
None available.
WATER:
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Marine Pollutant:Not Determined
No data for sulfox solution.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
路 Recycle wherever possible or consult manufacturer for recycling options.
路 Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
路 Treat and neutralise with dilute acid at an effluent treatment plant.
路 Recycle containers, otherwise dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Labels Required: OXIDIZING AGENT
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Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
UNDG:
Dangerous Goods Class: 5.1 Subrisk: None
UN Number: 3139 Packing Group: II
Shipping Name:OXIDIZING LIQUID, N.O.S.
Air Transport IATA:
ICAO/IATA Class: 5.1 ICAO/IATA Subrisk: None
UN/ID Number: 3139 Packing Group: II
Special provisions: A3
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING LIQUID N.O.S.
Maritime Transport IMDG:
IMDG Class: 5.1 IMDG Subrisk: None
UN Number: 3139 Packing Group: II
EMS Number: F- A, S- Q Special provisions: 274 944
Marine Pollutant: Not Determined
Shipping Name: OXIDIZING LIQUID, N.O.S.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE: None
REGULATIONS
No regulations applicable
No data available for sulfox solution as CAS: 7789-31-3.
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and
authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification
committee using available literature references.
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