Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7681-57-4
Name of the chemical
Sodium metabisulfite
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
Free Copper Reagent
Emergency telephone
(Medical and Transportation
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Company Information
company name
Hach Company
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Appearance: White to pale yellow powder Odor: Not determined MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 NFPA: Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Hazard pictograms
Not applicable
Potential health effects
Eye Contact: May cause irritiation Skin Contact: May cause irritiation Skin Absorption: None reported Ingestion May cause gastrointestinal irritation allergic respiratory reaction diarrhea circulatory disturbances central Target Organs: None reported nervous system depression dehydration muscular twitching collapse Target Organs: None reported Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation allergic respiratory reaction difficult breathing sweating rapid pulse and respirations blood pressure changes coughing flushing hives
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Sulfites are strong sensitizers. Inhalation and ingestion may cause allergic respiratory Target Organs: None reported reactions in asthmatics. Persons with respiratory conditions should take special care when working with products that contain sulfites.
Potential chronic health
Chronic overexposure may cause allergic respiratory reactions Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: This product does NOT contain any OSHA listed carcinogens. An ingredient of this mixture is IARC Group 3 Non-classifiable Metabisulfites This product does NOT contain any NTP listed chemicals. Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported Additional Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information
Contains
an experimental mutagen