E M SCIENCE -- SODIUM SULFITE, 6657  -- 6810-00N027022
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFITE, 6657
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027022
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0SK29
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRATE RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:609-354-9200/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0SK29
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE (2:1)
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAN CAUSE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS TO EYES. DUST OR MIST MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. INGESTION CAN IRRITATE GI TRACT AND CAUSE DIARRHEA,
    CIRCULATORY DISTURBANCES, CENTRAL N ERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) DEPRESSION
    AND DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY, CIRCULATORY AND CNS
    CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. SKIN:
    WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR;  GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING.
    INGESTION: GIVE WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING IF CONSCIOUS. GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES TOXIC
    FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERSONNEL. WEAR
    SUITABLE PROT EQUIP LISTED UNDER EXPOS/PERSONAL PROT. ELIM ANY
    IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLO/FIRE
    HAZ. CONT RELS & ELIM ITS SO URCE, IF THIS CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
    (SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA, AWAY FROM
    ACIDS AND OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT
    BREATHE DUST OR VAPOR.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIMIT(S) OF PROD/ANY
    COMPONENT IS EXCEEDED (SEE TLV/PEL), A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR SUPP
    RESP IS ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRON CNTRL. OSHA REGS ALSO
    PERMIT OTHER NIOSH/MSHA APP RVD RESP (NEG PRESS TYPE) (SUPP DATA)
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN A NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED FUME HOOD/WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
    READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: TAKE UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL AS DESCRIBED
    UNDER DISPOSAL. RESP PROT: UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS (SEE YOUR
    SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER). ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONT
    ROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.

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

HCC:T6
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMP
Spec Gravity:2.63
Solubility in Water:17% AT 10C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER, ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, OXIDIZERS. CONTACT WITH ACIDS RELEASES IRRITATING AND TOXIC
    SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NA*2O, SO*X, NA*2S (RESIDUE)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS ON REPORTING RELEASES. REFER TO REGULATORY INFORMATION
    FOR REPORTABLE QUANTITY AND OTHER REGULATORY DATA.

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