Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7681-57-4
Name of the chemical
Sodium metabisulfite
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-01-14
Product name
SODIUM METABISULPHITE (ALL GRADES)
CAS No.
7681-57-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Preservative for foods; antioxidant
supplier name
Orica Australia Pty Ltd
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Orica Australia Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Not classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for transport by Road and Rail; NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. This material is hazardous according to Safe Work Australia; HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity - Category 4 Eye Damage - Category 1
Signal word
CAUTION
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
P102 Keep out of reach of children. P264 Wash hands 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
P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
AUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): S5 Caution.
