J T BAKER INC -- 3557, SODIUM BISULFITE  -- 6810-00N028399
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:3557, SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:08/18/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N028399
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LN
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
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 (1:1)
CAS:7631-90-5
RTECS #:VZ2000000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 2000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONT WITH SKIN/EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRIT/BURNS. ALLERGIC REACTION MAY DEVELOP. EXPOSURES TO SMALL
    AMOUNTS OF SULFITES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE HYPERSENSITIVITY
    REACTIONS IN CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS, E SPECIALLY ASTHMATICS. A SEVERE
    ALLERGICREACTION MAY BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA.

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

First Aid:INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING
    IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FO R AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: FLUSH WITHWATER. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD (POSITIVE PRESS IF
    AVAIL) SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP . MOVE EXPSD CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF
    CAN BE DONE W/O RISK.USE WATER TO(SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
    EXPLODE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN,
    DRY CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQ WHERE ADEQ VENT CONDITIONS EXIST. IF
    AIRBORNE CONC IS HIGH, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST/MIST RESP IS
    RECOMMENDED. IF CONC EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF RESP, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
    SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.48 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH SO*2 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 DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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