SODIUM BISULFITE SDS.pdf

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 14-May-2010 Revision Date 13-Oct-2023 Revision Number 8

1. Identification Product Name Sodium bisulfite

Cat No. : S6543; S654500

CAS No 7631-90-5 Synonyms Sodium hydrogen sulfite

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

2. Hazard(s) identification Classification This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Label Elements

Signal Word Warning

Hazard Statements Harmful if swallowed May cause respiratory irritation

Company Fisher Scientific Company One Reagent Lane Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Tel: (201) 796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number CHEMTRECÒ, Inside the USA: 800-424-9300 CHEMTRECÒ, Outside the USA: 001-703-527-3887

Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

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Sodium bisulfite Revision Date 13-Oct-2023

Precautionary Statements Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Contact with acids liberates toxic gas

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

Component CAS No Weight % Sodium bisulfite 7631-90-5 >95

4. First-aid measures

General Advice If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Most important symptoms and effects

None reasonably foreseeable.

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.

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Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point No information available Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature No information available Explosion Limits

Upper No data available Lower No data available Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hazardous Combustion Products Sulfur oxides. Sodium oxides.

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

NFPA

6. Accidental release measures Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation.

Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment.

Methods for Containment and Clean Up

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. Handling and storage Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Storage. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from acids. Incompatible Materials. Acids. Metals.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection Exposure Guidelines

Health

Flammability

Instability

Physical hazards N/A

Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH Mexico OEL (TWA) Sodium bisulfite TWA: 5 mg/m3 (Vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m3 TWA: 5 mg/m3 TWA: 5 mg/m3

Legend

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration NIOSH: NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

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9. Physical and chemical properties Physical State Powder Solid Appearance White Odor Rotten-egg like Odor Threshold No information available pH 4-5 25% aq. sol Melting Point/Range 150 °C / 302 °F Boiling Point/Range No information available Flash Point No information available Evaporation Rate Not applicable Flammability (solid,gas) No information available Flammability or explosive limits

Upper No data available Lower No data available

Vapor Pressure No information available Vapor Density Not applicable Specific Gravity 1.480 Solubility 300 g/l Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature No information available Decomposition Temperature No information available Viscosity Not applicable Molecular Formula H Na O3 S Molecular Weight 104.06

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard Yes

Stability Moisture sensitive.

Conditions to Avoid Avoid dust formation. Excess heat. Exposure to air. Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water. Temperatures above 150°C. acids.

Incompatible Materials Acids, Metals

Hazardous Decomposition Products Sulfur oxides, Sodium oxides

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information Acute Toxicity

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard

EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

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Product Information Component Information

Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Sodium bisulfite LD50 = 1310 mg/kg ( Rat ) Not listed Not listed

Toxicologically Synergistic Products

No information available

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico Sodium bisulfite 7631-90-5 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed

Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure Respiratory system STOT - repeated exposure None known

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed

No information available

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea Sodium bisulfite Not listed Not listed Not listed EC50: = 119 mg/L, 48h

(Daphnia magna)

Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.

13. Disposal considerations Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport information DOT Not regulated

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TDG Not regulated IATA Not regulated IMDG/IMO Not regulated

15. Regulatory information

United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - Active-Inactive

TSCA - EPA Regulatory Flags

Sodium bisulfite 7631-90-5 X ACTIVE -

Legend:

TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710) X - Listed '-' - Not Listed

TSCA - Per 40 CFR 751, Regulation of Certain Chemical Substances & Mixtures, Under TSCA Section 6(h) (PBT)

Not applicable

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

International Inventories Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea

(KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL Sodium bisulfite 7631-90-5 X - 231-548-0 X X X X X KE-31484

KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act) Component CWA - Hazardous

Substances CWA - Reportable

Quantities CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants

Sodium bisulfite X 5000 lb - -

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Not applicable

CERCLA This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)

Component Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs

Sodium bisulfite 5000 lb -

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

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Sodium bisulfite X X X - X

U.S. Department of Transportation Reportable Quantity (RQ): Y DOT Marine Pollutant N DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.

Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH Not applicable

Component CAS No REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XIV - Substances Subject to Authorization

REACH (1907/2006) -

Annex XVII - Restrictions on Certain Dangerous Substances

REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006) article 59 -

Candidate List of Substances of Very High

Concern (SVHC) Sodium bisulfite 7631-90-5 - - -

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Pollutant

Ozone Depletion Potential

Restriction of Hazardous

Substances (RoHS) Sodium bisulfite 7631-90-5 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Contains component(s) that meet a 'definition' of per & poly fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS)?

Not applicable

Other International Regulations

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive

(2012/18/EC) -

Qualifying Quantities for Major Accident

Notification

Seveso III Directive

(2012/18/EC) -

Qualifying Quantities for Safety Report

Requirements

Rotterdam Convention (PIC)

Basel Convention (Hazardous Waste)

Sodium bisulfite 7631-90-5 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

16. Other information Prepared By Regulatory Affairs

Thermo Fisher Scientific Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com

Creation Date 14-May-2010 Revision Date 13-Oct-2023 Print Date 13-Oct-2023 Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

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Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

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