J.T. BAKER COMPANY -- SODIUM BISULFITE  -- 6810-00-270-9984
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-9984
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T. BAKER COMPANY
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:70829
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DAIGGER A AND CO INC
Address:620 LAKEVIEW PKY
Box:City:ALSIP
State:IL
ZIP:60803
Country:US
Phone:847-816-5060
CAGE:15747
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  (SASA III) (CERCLA)
CAS:7631-90-5
RTECS #:VZ2000000
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9495
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:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE-INHALATION:NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION OR
    BURNS. EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGESTION:ALLERGIC REACTION
    MAY DEVELOP, MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC-NONE IDENTIFIE D.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MFR GAVE THE ABOVE LISTINGS ON THE MSDS
    BUT NO OTHER COMMENTS WERE RECORDED ON THE MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION & BURNS. SKIN:IRRITATION &
    BURNS. INGESTED:POSSIBLE ALLERGIC REACTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA

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

First Aid:INGESTION:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
    IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. AIR OR
    RESTORE BREATHING IF NEEDED. SKIN:FLUSH SKIN W/WATER.
    EYES:IMMEDICATELY FLUS H W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE 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 EXPOSED 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.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE -  ORANGE. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE
    AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  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 OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION ON MSDS.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR:?.	HMIS:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICES. AVOID CONTACT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:>10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, 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 DOCUMENTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, OXIDES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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