J T BAKER INC -- SODIUM BISULFITE  -- 6810-00-097-8145
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-097-8145
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM BISULFITE
CAS:7631-90-5
RTECS #:VZ2000000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 2000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: HARMFUL. SKIN/EYES: SEVERE
    IRRITATION & BURNS. INGESTION: ALLERGIC REACTION MAY DEVELOP, MAY
    BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION & BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY.
    SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER. EYES: IMMEDICATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    15 MINS. OBTAIN  MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
    USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSEDD CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
    EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA/FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN
    SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER;
    REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. WHEN HANDLING LIQUID PRODUCTS,
    SECONDARY PROTECTIVE CONTAINERS MUST BE USED FOR CARRYING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
    RESPIRATOR, A SCBA IS ADVISED. NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION CONDITIONS EXIST.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:>10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER W/SULFUR DIOXIDE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. 
      UN3077.

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