Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7757-83-7
Name of the chemical
Sodium sulphite
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-08-28
Product name
SODIUM SULFITE
Chemical name
sodium sulfite
CAS No.
7757-83-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used chiefly in photographic developers and instead of `hypo for fixing prints; bleaching wool, straw, silk; generating sulphur dioxides; as reducer in the
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Company Information
company name
Bio-Strategy Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@bio-strategy.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2, Specific target organ [1] toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) *LIMITED EVIDENCE Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. AUH031 Contact with acid liberates toxic gas *LIMITED EVIDENCE
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes.
Response
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
