CHEMICAL COMMODITIES (DIST),STAUFFER CHEM CO (MFG) -- SODIUM SULFITE  -- 6810-00-222-9663
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFITE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9663
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES (DIST),STAUFFER CHEM CO (MFG)
Emergency Phone Num:(714) 683-5165
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE, ANHYDROUS;NOTE:TLV IS FOR RESPIRABLE
    DUST,NUISANCE PARTICULATES,ACGIH-82
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
Fraction by Wt: >93%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM(DUST)

Ingred Name:UNIDENTIFIED COMPONENTS
Fraction by Wt: <7%

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

Effects of Overexposure:DUST IRRITNT TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES(NOSE,THROAT,LUNGS,EYES);PROLONGED SKIN
    CONTACT:IRRITNT;EYES:BURNS.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE CPR/O*2 IF NEED;EYES:FLUSH W
    LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS SOAP &
    H*SO;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH,DRINK H*2O & INDUCE VOMIT(CAUSES
    COLIC,DIARRHEA);FOR INHAL,INGE ST,EYES:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT COMBUSTIBLE;WILL DECOMPOSE AT ELEVATED
    TEMP(>1650F)
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CNTND BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION RELEASES TOXIC SO*2
    GAS(TOLERANCE 2 PPM, SHARP PUNGENT ODOR, NON COMBUSTIBLE).

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:COVER W SODA ASH OR
    SOD.BICARBONATE,MIX/SPARY W H*2O,SCOOP INTO LG CONT:LG SPILL:SHOVEL
    INTO LG CONT. AVOID DUSTING,SWEEP UP RESIDUE, & PLACE IN CONT.FLUSH
    REMAINING RESIDUE W H*2O.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED,LOW
    FIRE RISK AREA.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL
    CONTACT.KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT W CHEMICAL.REMOVE
    & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.STORE AWAY FROM ACIDS,OXIDIZERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MESA APPR DUST,SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS RESPIR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN./LOCAL) ADEQUATE TO ELIM DUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/RUBB
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL FULL WORK CLOTHING COVERING
    ARMS,LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:2.63
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER,NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OACIDS RELEASE SO*2;STRONG OXIDIZERS REACT VIGOROUSLY
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES RELEASE TOXIC SO*2 GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*2 GAS,RESIDUE FROM HIGH
    TEMP,REDUCING COND REPORTED:NA*2S

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

Waste Disposal Methods:HANDLE & DISPOSE IN FULL REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.
    DISSOLVE IN H*2O,NEUTRALIZE W ACID,OXIDIZE TO SULFATE (USE SLIGHT
    EXCESS H*2O*2,AGITATION), & FLUSH W EXCESS H*2O TO SEWER IF
    REGULATIONS PERMIT.

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