Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
16731-55-8
Name of the chemical
Dipotassium disulphite
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-09-01
Product name
Potassium metabisulfite
Product Synonyms
Pyrosulfurous Acid, Dipotassium Salt; Dipotassium Disulfate; Potassium Pyrosulfate
CAS No.
16731-55-8
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
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) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes serious eye damage
Prevention
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 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
