Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7631-90-5
Name of the chemical
Sodium hydrogensulphite; Sodium bisulphite
Concentration
10.0-30.0
General Information
Revision date
2004-02-28
Product name
NALCO 1720
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
OXYGEN SCAVENGER
Emergency telephone
(800)463-3216 (24 Hours
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Nalco Canada Co
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW** WARNING Harmful if swallowed. Contains Sulfite. Causes asthmatic signs and symptoms in hyper-reactive individuals. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Do not take internally. Use with adequate ventilation. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Wear suitable protective clothing. May evolve oxides of sulfur (SOx) under fire conditions. May evolve hydrogen sulfide (H2S) under fire conditions.
Health hazards
ACUTE EYE CONTACT : Can cause mild irritation. SKIN CONTACT : Can cause mild irritation. INGESTION : Not a likely route of exposure. May cause asthmatic-like attack. Nalco Canada Co. 1055 Truman Street • Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Y9 (905)632-8791 1 / 8 INHALATION : Irritant to respiratory system. Causes asthmatic signs and symptoms in hyper-reactive individuals. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER(S) (800)463-3216 (24 Hours) CHRONIC Ingestion of sulfite can cause a severe allergic reaction in asthmatics and some sulfite sensitive individuals. The resulting symptoms can include difficulty in breathing, flushed skin and a rash. Chronic exposure to sulfites may cause symptoms of upper respiratory disease and affect sense of taste and smell.
