Sodium hydrosulphite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H251, H302, H315, H320, H333, H335, H341

Code

Statements

H251

Self-heating; may catch fire

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended

Signal word

Danger.

Hazard statements

H251 – Self heating; may catch fire. H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H315 – Causes skin irritation H320 – Cases eye irritation. H333 – May be harmful if inhaled. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects

Precautionary statements

P280 – Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. P301 + P312 – If swallowed, Call a DOCTOR if feel unwell. P407 – Maintain air gap between stacks / pellets P501 – Dispose of contents / container to hazardous or special

Prevention

P201 – Obtain special instructions before use. P235 + P410- Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P261 – Avoid breathing dust/fumes P264 – Wash with plenty of water & soap after handling P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 – Use only out doors or in well-ventilated area P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 – If in eye, Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do. Continue rinsing P308+P313 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P304+P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P330 – Rinse mouth. P337 + P311 – If eye irritation persists, Call a DOCTOR. P370 – In case of fire, use large quantity of water P391 – Collect spillage

Storage

P403+P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P420 – Store away from other material.

Disposal

waste collection area or in accordance regulations.

Supplemental label elements

EUH031 – Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. information (EU)

R-phrase(s)

R 7 – May causes fire. R22 – Harmful if swallowed. R31 – Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

S-phrase(s)

S 7/8 – Keep container tightly closed and dry. S26 – In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S28 – After skin contact, wash immediately with soap and water.

2.3 Other hazards

No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered. If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

NFPA Rating HMIS Rating Health 1 Flammability 2 Reactivity 2 Specific hazard Not available E Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC  May cause fire.  Harmful if swallowed.  Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. 2.2 Labeling elements according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Pictogram GHS02