Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7681-57-4
Name of the chemical
Sodium metabisulfite
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-03-07
Product name
SODIUM META BISULFITE 5% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
CAS No.
7681-57-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H317, H320, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or Category 1 repeated exposure. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Sensitizer - Category 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Eye Irritation - Category 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
sodium metabisulphite
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. · WHMIS-symbols: D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Precautionary statements
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label). IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 0 Fire = 0 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 1 Health = 1 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
