MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Sodium sulfite 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND OF SUPPLIER Product Identifier: Synonyms: Other means of identification: CAS No EINECS No Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use: General reagent use High Purity Chemicals Sodium sulfite anhydrous; disodium sulfite; sulfurous acid, disodium salt; Supplier Details: Pharmco Products, Inc Isaac Shelby Drive, Shelbyville, KY 40065, USA. Tel: Fax: CCN17213 Emergency Contact: Pharmco Products, Inc. 58 Vale Road, Brookfield, CT 06804, USA. Tel: Fax: CCN17213 CHEMTREC: (USA) / (International) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION OSHA Hazards: Target organ effect Target Organs: Central nervous system NFPA Page 1 of 9

2 Signal Word: WARNING! Hazard statement(s) H303 + H313 H320 Precautionary statement(s) P305 + P351 + P338 May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes eye irritation IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention. GHS Classification(s) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 5) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 5) Eye irritation (Category 2B) Other hazards which do not result in classification: Potential Health Effects: EUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Organ Eyes Ingestion Inhalation Skin Description Can cause eye irritation. Can be harmful if ingested. Can be harmful if inhaled. Possible irritation of respiratory tract can occur Can be harmful to skin. Irritation can occur 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical identity: Common name / Synonym: CAS number: EINECS number: ICSC number: 1200 RTECS #: WE Sodium sulfite Sodium sulfite anhydrous; disodium sulfite; sulfurous acid, disodium salt; % Weight Material CAS Sodium sulfite FIRST AID MEASURES General advice Page 2 of 9

3 Take proper precautions to ensure your own health and safety before attempting rescue and providing first aid. Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area. Skin Wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Seek medical attention. Inhalation Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention. Give oxygen or artificial respiration as needed. Eyes Thoroughly flush the eyes with large amounts of clean low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention. Ingestion NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If vomiting does occur, have victim lean forward to prevent aspiration. Rinse mouth with water. Get medical attention. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media: Not considered to be a fire hazard. If involved in a fire, can emit toxic fumes and irritating and corrosive gases. Specific hazards arising from the chemical (e.g., nature of any hazardous combustion products): Sulphur oxides, Sodium oxides expected to be the primary hazardous combustion products. Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Keep unopened containers cool by spraying with water. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Actively avoid the inhalation of vapors, mist, dust, or gas. Confirm adequate ventilation prior to use of product. Remove personnel from the danger zone. Environmental precautions: Stop leak. Contain spill if possible and safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Sweep up and place material in a convenient waste disposal container. Keep container closed. Page 3 of 9

4 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling: Do not get on skin or in eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide proper exhaust ventilation system in areas where dust forms. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilites: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. DO NOT allow product to come in contact with water during storage. DO NOT store near acids. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters, e.g., occupational exposure limit values or biological limit values: Occupational Exposure Limits Component Source Type Value Note Sodium sulfite / No exposure limit Appropriate engineering controls: General room or local exhaust ventilation is usually required to meet exposure limit(s). Electrical equipment should be grounded and conform to applicable electrical code. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment: Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Hand protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. Eye protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Use equipment approved by appropriate government standards, such as NIOSH (US) or EN166 (EU) Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area. Skin and body protection: Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place. Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Page 4 of 9

5 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Odor Odor threshold ph Freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Upper / Lower flammability or explosive limits Vapor pressure Vapor Density Relative Density Solubility(ies) Partition coefficient n-octanol/water(ies) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Formula (SODIUM SULFITE) Molecular Weight (SODIUM SULFITE) Crystalline solid at 126 g/l at 25 C (77 F) Not flammable or combustible g/cm3 Completely Soluble Na2O3S g/mol 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid (e.g., static discharge, shock or vibration) Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products Other Decomposition products (SODIUM SULFITE) Stable under recommended storage conditions. No data available Air, Moisture. May affect quality of product. Acids, strong oxidizing agents Sodium oxides and Sulfur oxides are expected to be, under fire conditions, the primary hazardous decomposition products. Contact with acids releases sulphur dioxide. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Sodium sulfite Product Summary: No data available for the teratogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity effects of this product. No data available to designate the product as causing specific target organ toxicity through repeated exposure. No data available to designate product as an aspiration hazard. Page 5 of 9

6 Acute Toxicity: LC50 (Inhalation) Rat > 5500 mg.m3 4 h LD50 (Oral) Rat 3560 mg/kg Irritation: Eyes Rabbit - mild eye irritation Skin Rabbit - no skin irritation Exposure Risk Prolonged/repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in some individuals. Carcinogenicity IARC: Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. (SODIUM SULFITE) ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Other Hazards Organ Eyes Ingestion Inhalation Skin Description Can cause eye irritation. Can be harmful if ingested. Can be harmful if inhaled. Possible irritation of respiratory tract can occur Can be harmful to skin. Irritation can occur 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Sodium sulfite Ecotoxicity (aquatic and terrestrial, where available): Acute Fish Toxicity (SODIUM SULFITE) LC50 / 96h / Mosquito fish mg/l Page 6 of 9

7 Persistence and degradability: No data available Bioaccumulative potential: No data available Other adverse effects: No data available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of disposal, including the disposal of any contaminated packaging: Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION Description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of disposal: UN number Not a dangerous good. IMDG UN-Number: Not a dangerous good. Marine pollutant: No IATA UN-Number: Not a dangerous good. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question: OSHA Hazards Target organ effect All ingredients are on the following inventories or are exempted from listing Country Australia Canada China European Union Japan Notification AICS DSL IECS EINECS ENCS/ISHL Page 7 of 9

8 Korea New Zealand Philippines United States of America ECL NZIoC PICCS TSCA SARA 302 Components No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302. SARA 313 Components This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313. SARA 311/312 Hazards No SARA Hazards CERCLA No chemicals in this material with known CAS numbers are subject to the reporting requirements of CERCLA Massachusetts Right To Know Components No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act. Pennsylvania Right To Know Components Sodium sulphite CAS-No New Jersey Right To Know Components Sodium sulphite CAS-No California Prop 65 Components This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm. 16. OTHER INFORMATION: INCLUDING INFORMATION ON PREPARATION AND REVISION OF THE SDS Disclaimer PHARMCO-AAPER believes that the information on this MSDS was obtained from reliable sources. However, the information is provided without any warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness. Some information presented and conclusions drawn herein are from sources other than direct test data on the substance itself. The Page 8 of 9

9 conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, PHARMCO-AAPER does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. Information is correct to the best of our knowledge at the date of the MSDS publication. Page 9 of 9