ALLIED CHEMICAL CO.,LIBERTY CHEMICAL INC,DIST. -- SODIUM SULFITE  -- 6810-00-264-9020
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFITE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-9020
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL CO.,LIBERTY CHEMICAL INC,DIST.
Emergency Phone Num:201-455-4157
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company Name:LIBERTY CHEMICAL CO
Address:317 ST PAULS AVE
Box:City:JERSEY CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07306-5021
Country:US
Phone:COMPANY OUT OF BUSINESS
CAGE:2U208

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE,CAS#7757-83-7
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
ACGIH TLV:NONE

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

Effects of Overexposure:INHALD,SKIN,EYES:MAY IRRITAT.SOLUTIONS ARE
    CORROSIVE AND WILL IRRITAT.DUST OR MIST MAY IRRITAT.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

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

Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONT, KNOCK-DOWN
    VAPORS. WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SO*2 GAS EVOLVED TOXIC,CORR,OXID.RESIDUE
    IS DANGEROUS,FLAMM,IRRITNT,INCOMPATBLE W ACIDS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROMPTLY SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL TO CONTR &
    COVER.CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE W WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FR ACIDS & OXID  MATLS 
    STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,FIRE PROOF AREA. PROT  CONTRS FR PHYS
    DAMAGE.KEEP CONTRS CLOSED. REM,  WASH CONT CLTHG.
Other Precautions:COTTON GLOVES ADEQUATE FOR DRY PRODUCT.FOR
    SOLUTIONS,WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES/APRON.NO CONTACT LENSES.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR DUST/MIST,USE APPRVD VESPIR.FOR SO*2,USE GAS
    RESPIR(NIOSH APPRVD
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO ELIMINATE MISTS/FUMES/GASES.
Protective Gloves:SEE OTHER PRECA
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HAT,FULL WORK CLOTHS. FOR REPEATD
    CONTAC,IMPERV CLOTHS
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH OF 1% SOLUTION=9.8(APPROX).LARGE DOSES CAUSE VIOLENT COLIC &
    DIARRH,CIRCULATORY PROBLEMS,CNS DAMAGE,EVEN DEATH.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.63
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULAR CRYSTALS OR POWDER;ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS AND ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ELEVATED TEMPATURES. CORR MATL. OXID
    MATLS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS & RESIDUE OF SODIUM
    SULFITE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISOLVE IN WATER(CAUTION-GETS HOT.).NEUTRALIZ W
    ACID;FLUSH TO SEWER W PLENTY WATER.IAW LOCAL REGULATIONS.SO*2 GAS
    RELEASED:VENT AREA.OXID MAY BE REQUIRED BY ADDNG DILUTE HYDROGEN
    PEROVIDE CAREFULLY.WA STE MAY HAVE TO BE DISPOSED OF BY CONTRACTOR.

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