VIRGINIA CHEMICALS INC -- SODIUM BISULFITE, ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-097-8145
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:02/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-097-8145
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VIRGINIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:801 WATER ST
City:PORTSMOUTH
State:VA
ZIP:23704
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-393-3247;804-393-3100
Emergency Phone Num:804-393-3247;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
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:PYROSULFUROUS ACID, DISODIUM SALT; (SODIUM METABISULFITE)
CAS:7681-57-4
RTECS #:UX8225000
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INGESTION: MODERATELY TOXIC.
    SKIN: MAY CAUSE SEVERE SKIN INJURY. INHALATION: NO SPECIFIC
    INFORMATION. EYE: MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE INJURY. CONTACT WITH STRONG
    ACIDS WILL GENERATE SULFUR DIOXIDE IN  QUANTITIES WHICH, WITHOUT
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION, MAY BE HAZARDOUS. CHRONIC: NO SPECIFIC
    INFORMATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SENSITIVE PERSONS MAY EXPERIENCE
    RESPIRATORY ALLERGIC REACTIONS.

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

First Aid:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. INGESTION: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREA THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHALATION: IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    ADMINISTER OXYGE N. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, ADMINISTERARTIFICIAL
    RESUSCITATION. EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL-TYPE FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN ALL SPILLED MATERIAL. DO NOT FLUSH TO
    SURFACE WATER. COLLECT DRY MATERIAL IN SUITABLE CONTAINERS. RQ IS
    5000 POUNDS (2270 KG). UNCONTROLLED SPILLS EXCEEDING 5000 LBS
    SHOULD BE REPORTED TO NATI ONAL RESPONSE CENTER (800-424-8802).
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS AND
    OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Other Precautions:PERSONS SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA OR OTHER RESPIRATORY
    PROBLEMS SHOULD AVOID ANY CONTACT OR EXPOSURE TO SODIUM BISULFITE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK OR ACID GAS
    RESPIRATOR FITTED WITH DUST FILTERS.
Ventilation:EXHAUST FANS TO PROVIDE LOCALIZED VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL WORKERS RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWERS AND EYE WASH FOUNTAINS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>302F,>150C
Spec Gravity:1.31
Solubility in Water:40% @ 15C
Appearance and Odor:FREE FLOWING WHITE CRYSTAL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS AND ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SODIUM BISULFITE, ANHYDROUS DECOMPOSES AT
    302F (150C) WITH LIBERATION OF SULFUR DIOXIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF COLLECTED MATERIAL CAN BE DISSOLVED IT MAY BE
    DISCHARGED TO AN INDUSTRIAL WASTE WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM. CONSULT
    LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENCIES BEFORE DISPOSING OF ANY
    MATERIAL.

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