General Information
Revision date
1997-07-28
Product name
Sodium bisulfite, reagent ACS
Product Synonyms
Sodium bisulfite; Sodium hydrogen sulfite; Sulfurous acid, monosodium salt
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
Section 2
Hazard pictograms
XN
Hazard statements
22 31 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: white solid. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause allergic skin and respiratory reaction. Caution! May cause respiratory tract irritation. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas, sulfur dioxide. Slowly oxidized to the sulfate on exposure to air and moisture. Target Organs: Respiratory system, eyes, skin. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. May cause an allergic reaction in certain individuals. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. Exposure may cause central nervous system depression, gastrointestinal and cardiac abnormalities, and violent colic. Sulfite compounds may c ause a severe allergic reaction in sensitive individuals and some asth matics. Inhalation: May cause allergic respiratory reaction. May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
