General Information
Revision date
2021-09-29
Product name
Sodium dithionite EMPLURA
Product Synonyms
Sodium dithionite EMPLURA®
CAS No.
7775-14-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Materials for use in technical applications 1.4
Emergency telephone
0800 928 888 (NZ
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Company Information
company name
SIGMA-ALDRICH NEW ZEALAND CO
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H251, H303, H317, H334, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H251
Self-heating; may catch fire
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
H334
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H402
Harmful to aquatic life
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Spontaneously Combustible Substances: self-heating substances (Category B), H251 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category E), H303 Respiratory sensitization (Category A), H334 Skin sensitization (Category B), H317 Aquatic toxicity (Acute or Chronic) (Category D), H402 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. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P235 + P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P341 IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P342 + P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/ pallets. P410 Protect from sunlight. P420 Store away from other materials.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
