SODIUM META BISULFITE, REAGENT (ACS)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H315, H317, H318, H334, H335, H372, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Not classified

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. 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

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe dust. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should 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 SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. 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. Rinse mouth.

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. classified (HNOC) Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.