General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-03-23
Product name
Sodium dithionite
CAS No.
7775-14-6
Emergency telephone
+(60)-327884561
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific Fisher Scientific (M) Sdn Bhd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
Enquiry.my@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H251, H302, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H251
Self-heating; may catch fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 1 (H251) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H251 - Self-heating: may catch fire H302 - Harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P235 + P410 - Keep cool. Protect from sunlight P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P330 - Rinse mouth P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P420 - Store away from other materials P407 - Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
EUH031 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Self-heating substances/mixtures Category 1 (H251) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
