SODIUM HYDROSULFITE, PURIFIED

Hazard statements (CLP)

H250, H251, H302, H315, H319

Code

Statements

H250

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Pyrophoric solids Category 1 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air. Self-heating; may catch fire. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. Store away from other materials.

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 None known.

Additional information

None.