Ammonium Bisulfite Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

HMIS® ratings

3 0

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (According to Directive 67/548/EEC)

Hazard pictograms

C

Hazard statements

R34: Causes burns.

Precautionary statements

S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation for hazardous wastes.

Signal word

Danger Hazard Precautions: H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. First Aid Precautionary Statements: P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental information on this label). P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up.

2.3 Other hazards

Signs and Symptoms of Potential Overexposure: Breathing mists or vapors causes irritation of the nose, throat and respiratory tract. Inhaling vapors and mists of sulfite substances has been reported to cause asthma- like reactions in sensitive individuals. Symptoms may include coughing, difficult breathing and a feeling of tightness in the chest. Extreme over-exposure to mists or vapors may casue severe irritation and pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). Swallowing can cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat, and digestive system. May cause burns if swallowed. Sulfite substances can cause asthma like symptoms in sensitive individuals if ingested, even at very small quantities. May cause vomiting. Small amounts of this product drawn into the lungs during ingestion or vomting could cause a potentially life-threatening accumulation of fluid. May cause a severe allergic reaction in some asthmatics and sulfite-sensitive individuals. Corrosive to skin; causes burns and severe irrtation with redenss, blistering and pain. Corrosive to eyes; causes burns and may cause permanent eye injury.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin contact and absorption, eye contact, ingestion, inhalation.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

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