Sodium Bisulphite BS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Danger! Contains material, which causes damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, respiratory tract, skin, eye, lens or cornea. Emergency Incompatible with acids and oxidizers (acidification Overview: will liberate sulfur dioxide gas). Thermal decomposition products are corrosive and/or toxic and include oxides of sulfur. Potential Acute Health Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes, skin, inhalation and ingestion. Target organs: Upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes Sodium bisulfite may cause symptoms of skin irritation such as reddening, swelling, rash, scaling Skin contact: or blistering. Vapors from this product are irritating to the eyes. Eye contact: This product causes irritation, redness, and pain. May cause burns if left untreated. Product is irritating to the nose, throat and Inhalation: respiratory tract. May cause allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive persons. Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea, gastrointestinal upset Ingestion: and abdominal pain. May cause central nervous system (CNS) depression, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, violent colic and death. Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Once sensitized, a Chronic Exposure: severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed to very low levels. Explanation of This product has not been classified as a carcinogenicity: carcinogen by

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

asthma and chronic pulmonary disease such as emphysema and bronchitis. May cause allergic exposure: reactions in sulphide sensitive individuals.