General Information
Revision date
2014-06-26
Product name
Sodium hydrosulfite
CAS No.
7775-14-6
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Company Information
company name
CHEMSYNTH CORPORATION
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@chemsynth.co.in
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Self-heating; may catch fire Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth
Storage
Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets Store away from other materials
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas Strong reducing agent. Fire and explosion risk in contact with oxidizing agents
