SODIUM METABISULPHITE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H317, H318, H334

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand. HSNO Approval Code: HSR001548

Signal word

Danger Hazard Classifications Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation - Respiratory - Category 1 Sensitisation - Skin - Category 1 Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 Causes serious eye damage H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Prevention Precautionary Statements P102 Keep out of reach of children P103 Read carefully and follow all instructions P261 Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing including eye/face protection P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Response Precautionary Statements P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap P304+P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/insert appropriate source of emergency medical advice P330 Rinse mouth P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician P362 Take off contaminated clothing P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Storage Precautionary Statement Not allocated

Precautionary statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

Classifications

Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the "Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail" and the "New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land".

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Sensitisation - Respiratory - Category 1 Sensitisation - Skin - Category 1 Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.