Sodium Bisulphite 38-40%

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes: Causes sever irritation, burns, may cause: tissue destraction, permanent eye damage, blindness. Skin: Causes sever irritation and burns. Contatct may cause: redness, itching, dermatitis (inflamation of the skin), blistering, pain, tissue destration. Inhalation Can cause sever irritation and burns of nose throat, and respiratory tract. May irritate nost throat, mucous membranes. Mya cause coughing, chest pain, bronchospasm, difficulty breathing, pulmonary edema, death. Damage to the upper respiratory tract lungs. Effect will depend on cncentration and length of expousre. Ingestion: Sulfite sensitive individuals may experience an allergic reaction with nausea, diarrhea, itching, swelling, hives, acute asthma attack, loss of consciousness or anaphylactic shock. May cause severe allergic eactions in some asthmatics. Large doses may cause violent colic and diarrhea, circulatory disturbances, central nervous system depression, and even death. SECTION 04: FIRSTAID Skin Contact: Flush affected skin with gently flowing water for 20-60 minutes and remove contaminated clothing while rinsing. Obtain medical attention immediately. Do not transport victim until the recommended flushing period is completed, unless flushing can be continued during transport. Eye Contact: Flush eyes with gently flowing water for 20-60 minutes, while holding the eyelid(s) open. Take care Inhalation, Acute not to rinse the contaminated water into the unaffected eye or face. Seek immediate medical attention. If symptoms are experienced, remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, get medical attention. If the affected person is not breathing, apply artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In situations where administering oxygen is appropriate, first aiders must be trained in the safe use and handling of oxygen. It is preferable to administer oxygen under a doctor's supervision or advice. If the heart has stopped, trained personnel should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Immediate medical assistance is required. Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into the lungs. Administer artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. If the heart has stopped, trained personnel should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Notes to physician: Treatment based on sound judgment of physician and individual reactions of patient. SECTION 05: FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARD AND FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE? No IF YES, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS? FLASH POINT (TCC) (C): Not Available FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL(% BY VOL.): Not Available UEL(% BY VOL): Not Available AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) Not Available