Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-673-0/7681-57-4
Name of the chemical
Sodium metabisulfite
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2026-03-27
Product name
Sodium metabisulphite ACS
CAS No.
7681-57-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
supplier name
Avantor Performance Materials Poland S.A
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1270 502894
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, category 4, oral H302 - Harmful if swallowed Serious eye damage, category 1 H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H318 - Causes serious eye damage. EUH031 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Prevention
P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338+P310 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment or disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
This substance does not meet the PBT criteria. This substance does not meet the vPvB criteria. This product does not contain a substance identified as an endocrine disruptor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Health hazards Acute toxicity, category 4, oral H302 - Harmful if swallowed. Serious eye damage, category 1 H318 - Causes serious eye damage.