Sodium metabisulfite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H318

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye damage Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

Prevention

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with acids Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Rinse mouth

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas