SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CO. -- SODIUM HYDROSULFITE  -- 6810-00-227-0418
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYDROSULFITE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-0418
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CO.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROSULFITE
RTECS #:JP2100000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
ACGIH TLV:NOT GIVEN

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

Effects of Overexposure:CAN CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN OR EYES.

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

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH W/WATER. SKIN-WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGEST-IMMED
    CALL DOC. EMPTY STOMACH BY LAVAGE W/MILK,SOAPY WATER OR TAP WATER.
    KEEP WARM & QUIET UNTIL MED ASSIST ARRIVES.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY SAND,SODA ASH,CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE GAS MASK W/ACID CANISTER FOR SO*2 OR
    AIR-PAK
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SML AMTS OF WATER OR HIGH HUMIDITY IN
    PRESENCE OF AIR CAUSE FIRE OR CREATE TEMPS TO IGNITE COMB MATL

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP ALL SPILLAGE. WASH DOWN AREA INTO A
    CHEMICAL SEWER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    OXIDIZING CHEM & ACIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH FOUNTAIN
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DTD 3/87. VERY STRONG REDUCING AGENT. FIRE RISK IN CONTACT
    W/MOISTURE.

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

HCC:R1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:18%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO LIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS,MILD SULFUR DIOXIDE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALL OXIDIZING & ACIDIC MATLS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE & EXCESSIVE HEAT (ABOVE 120F)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WASH DOWN W/WATER INTO A CHEMICAL SEWER.

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