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EC/CAS
7681-57-4
Name of the chemical
Sodium metabisulfite
Concentration
100%
General Information
Product name
Sodium metabisulfite
Product Synonyms
Disodium disulfate; Disodium pyrosulfate; Sodium Pyrosulfate; Sodium Metabisulphite
Chemical name
Pyrosulfurous acid, disodium salt
CAS No.
7681-57-4
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Company Information
company name
NUVEST CHEMICALS (PTY) LTD
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Potential Acute Health Effects
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of eye contact (irritant).
Potential chronic health
Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
