E Protection Material Safety Data Sheet Sodium metabisulfite MSDS ‘Section : Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name: Sodium metabisulite Catalog Codes: SL53025 (CASH: 7581-57-4 RTEcs: vz2000000 ‘TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium metabisulfte CH: Not available. ‘Synonym: Disodium disulfte; Disodium pyrosulfte, Sodium Pyrosutte; Sodium Metabisulphte Chemical Name: Pyrosulfurous acid, disodium salt Chemical Formula: Na2S205 ‘Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition: Name cas# °% by Weight Sodium metabisulfite 7881-57-4 100 ‘Toxicological Data on ingredients: Sodium metabisuite: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1131 mg/kg [Rat], DERMAL (LDS0): Acute: ‘8a1:2000 mg/kg [Rat]. &g'1000 mg/kg [Guinea pig]. ‘Section 3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact (imtant), of ingestion, of inhalation, Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeaton), of eye contact (initant, Potential Chronic Health Effects: ‘tightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung initant). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria andior yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. ‘Section 4: First Aid Measures ptEye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. ‘Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately fush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irtated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated ‘lothing and shoes. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention. Serious Skin Contact: ‘Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream, Seek immediate medical attention. Inhalation: Ifinhaled, remove to fresh air, If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is dificult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Serious Inhalation: Not available. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. if large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Serious Ingestion: Not available, Section 5: Fire and Explosion Dat Flammability of the Product: Non-flammable. ‘Auto-Ignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Points: Not applicable, Flammable Limits: Not applicable. Products of Combustion: Not available. Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not applicable. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available, Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available, Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: Not applicable, ‘Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of SOx, Na2O. Decomposes on heating to form sodium sulfate ‘Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures ‘Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system, Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV, Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities, p.2Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions: Keep locked up.. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin. Wear suitable protective clothing, In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Ifingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids. ‘Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area, Moisture sensitive, Air Sensitive Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended ‘exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit, Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approvedicertified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator, Boots. Gioves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product Exposure Limits: ‘TWA: 5 (mg/m3) [United Kingdom (UK)] TWA: 5 (mg/m3) from ACGIH (TLV) [United States] TWA: 5 (mg/m3) from NIOSH [United States]|Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits. ‘Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Crystals solid or Powdered solic.) Odor: odor of sulfur dioxide Taste: Not available. Molecular Weight: 190.13 gimole Color: White to yellowish, pH (1% solniwater): 4.3 [Acidic] Boiling Point: Not available, Melting Point: Decomposition temperature: 150°C (302°F) Critical Temperature: Not available. ‘Specific Gravity: 1.4 (Water = 1) Vapor Pressure: Not applicable. Vapor Density: Not available, Volatility: Not available. Odor Threshold: Not available, Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available lonicity (in Water): Not available. Dispersion Properties: See solubility in waler. Solubility: Pp.Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Freely soluble in glycerol. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Moderately soluble in ethanol Section 1 Stability and Reactivity Data Stability: The productis stable Instability Temperature: Not available. Conditions of instability: Incompatible materials, heat, moisture, air, dust generation. Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids. Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass. ‘Special Remarks on Reactivity: Moisture sensitive Air sensitive. It slowly oxidizes to sodium sulfate upon exposure to air and moisture, Incompatible with sodium nitrite ‘Special Remarks on Corrosivit lot available. Polymerization: Will not occur. Sec In 11: Toxicological Information Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion Toxicity to Animals: ‘Acute oral toxicity (LDS0): 1131 mg/kg [Rat}. Acute dermal toxicity (050): >1000 mg/kg [Guinea pig) Chronic Effects on Humans: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous in case of skin contact (iritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (permeate). ‘Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available. ‘Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May affect genetic material (mutagenic) based on animal test data. May cause adverse reproductive effects based on animal test data, ‘Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin initation. Eyes: May cause eye irritaiton. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract imitation with coughing and wheezing, Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal tract imitation irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, violent colic, and possible gastri hemorthaging. May affect behavior/central nervous system and cause central nervous system depression/seizures. it may also affect the cardiovasular system (hypotension, tachycardia, cardiovascular collapse), Ingestion of sulfite compounds may cause a severe allergic. reaction (anaphylactoid symptoms) in sensitive individuals and some asthmatics. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Skin Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause allergic dermatitis. Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect the liver, urinary system, and metabolism (weight loss). Future exposures may also cause asthma like allergy with coughing, shoriness of breath, wheezing and/or chest tightness. Inhalation: Prolonged or repeated inhalation may ieritate the lungs, may cause bronchitis to develop with cough, phlegm andior shortness of breath, Section 12: Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: Not available, BODS and COD: Not available Products of Biodegradation: paPossibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. ‘Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available. Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. Section 1 ransport Information DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States) Identification: Not applicable. ‘Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable. ‘Section 15: Other Regulatory Information Federal and State Regulations: Connecticut hazardous material survey.: Sodium metabisulft llinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Sodium metabisulfite Rhode Island RTK hazardous substances: Sodium metabisulfite Pennsylvania RTK: Sodium metabisulfite Minnesota: Sodium metabisutfte Massachusetts RTK: Sodium metabisulite New Jersey; Sodium metabisulfte California Director's List of Hazardous Substances: Sodium metabisulfite TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium metabisulfite TSCA 4(a) ITC priority ist: Sodium metabisulfite TSCA 8(a) PAIR: Sodium metabisulfite TSCA 8(d) H and S data reporting: Sodium metabisulfte: effective: 1/26/94; sunset: 6/30/98 Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. WHMIS (Canada): CLASS D-2A: Material causing other toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Dscl (EEC: HMMs (U.S.A.); Health Hazard: 2 Fire Hazard: 0 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: E National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.): Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 ‘Specific hazard: Protective Equipment: Gloves, Lab coat, Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approvedicertfied respirator or equivalent, Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Safety glasses. pSSection 16: Other Information References: Not available. Other Special Considerations: Not available. Created: 10/11/2005 12:35 PM Last Updated: 06/09/2012 12:00 PM p.6