VIRGINIA CHEMICALS,INC. -- SODIUM BISULFITE,ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-782-2678
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-782-2678
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VIRGINIA CHEMICALS,INC.
Address:801 WATER STREET
City:PORTSMOUTH
State:VA
ZIP:23704
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-393-3100
Emergency Phone Num:804-484-5000
CAGE:87698
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VIRGINIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:801 WATER ST
Box:City:PORTSMOUTH
State:VA
ZIP:23704
Country:US
Phone:804-893-3247
CAGE:87698

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM METABISULFITE
CAS:7681-57-4
RTECS #:UX8225000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3; 9192

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE & SKIN-MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
    INGEST-MODERATELY TOXIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA OR OTHER RESPIRATORY
    PROBLEMS.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN;IF IRRITATION PERSISTS GET MED
    ATTN. SKIN-WASH EXPOSED AREA W/WATER;WASH CONTAM CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. INHAL-IF BREATH DIFFICULT-GIVE OXYGEN;IF BREATHING
    STOPPED,GIVE CPR.  INGEST-GET MED ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL-TYPE FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN ALL SPILLED MATL. DO NOT FLUSH TO
    SURFACE WATER. COLLECT DRY MATL IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS. SPILLS
    >5000 LBS SHOULD BE REPORTED TO NATIONAL RESPONSE CTR,
    800-424-8802.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS &
    OXIDIZING AGENTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK OR ACID GAS RESPIRATOR FITTED W/DUST
    FILTERS.
Ventilation:EXHAUST FANS TO PROVIDE LOCALIZED VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWERS & EYEWASH FOUNTAINS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Decomp Temp:=150.C, 302.F
Spec Gravity:1.31
Solubility in Water:40%
Appearance and Odor:FREE-FLOWING WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS & ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES AT 302F/150C
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF COLLECTED MATL CAN BE DISSOLVED IT MAY BE
    DISCHARGED TO AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM. CONSULT
    LOCAL,STATE & FED REG/AGENCIES PRIOR TO DISPOSAL.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.