General Information
Version
6.9
Revision date
2024-07-12
Product name
Sodium hydrosulfite
CAS No.
7775-14-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 800 097, +61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H251, H302, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H251
Self-heating; may catch fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Self-heating substances and mixtures (Category 1), H251 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H251 Self-heating; may catch fire. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P235 Keep cool. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks or pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store separately.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
