Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7631-90-5
Name of the chemical
Sodium hydrogensulphite; Sodium bisulphite
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7681-57-4
Name of the chemical
Sodium metabisulfite
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-10-24
Product name
SODIUM BISULFITE, REAGENT (ACS)
Emergency telephone
Assistance
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (respiratory system) exposure OSHA hazard(s) Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to organs (respiratory system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye/face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3
