General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2025-09-30
Product name
Sodium hydrosulfite
Product Synonyms
Sodium dithionite
CAS No.
7775-14-6
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
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 Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 °C/122 °F
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Label Elements
