Sodium Bisulfite

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes, skin, inhalation, and ingestion Summary of Acute Health Hazards Ingestion: This product may cause irritation to the gastro-intestinal tract. Large doses may cause diarrhea, Central Nervous System Depression colic and death. May also cause severe allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals. Inhalation: If mists or sprays of this solution are inhaled, this product may cause irritation to respiratory tract. May cause allergic reaction in sensitive individuals. If mixed with acids, sodium bisulfite will release large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas. This gas can cause severe irritation of the nose and throat. Exposure to high levels of sulfur dioxide gas may result in severe lung damage. Skin: Can cause burns and severe irritation to the skin and mucous membranes. Eyes: Can cause severe irritation to the eyes. Summary of Chronic Health Hazards: N/A Signs and Symptoms of Exposure Acute This material is an irritant to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Inhalation of mist may cause irritation to respiratory tract. Ingestion may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Large doses may cause diarrhea, depression, colic and death. May also cause severe allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals. Chronic: Repeated skin contact with this product may result in dermatitis (inflammation and reddening of the skin). The effects of long-term, low level exposures to this product have not been determined. Safe handling of this material on a long-term basis should emphasize the avoidance of acute exposures. Effects of Overexposure: N/A

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

May also cause severe Product Name: Sodium Bisulfite 1 allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite sensitive individuals. Note to Physicians: N/A