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SODIUM DISULFITE
ICSC: 1461
Peer-Review Status: 10.11.2002 Validated
Disodium disulfite
Disodium pyrosulfite
Sodium metabisulfite 
CAS #: 7681-57-4 RTECS #: UX8225000
EC #: 016-063-00-2
EINECS #: 231-673-0
 		    Formula: Na2O5S2
Molecular mass: 190.1

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!   
Inhalation Cough. Wheezing.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.   
EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22-31-41; S: (2)-26-39-46 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Separated from acids and strong oxidants. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
WHITE POWDER. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces sulfur oxides. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants. Reacts violently with concentrated solution of sodium nitrite. Decomposes on contact with acids. This produces sulfur oxides. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 5mg/m³ as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2002). 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the gastrointestinal tract. The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation may cause asthma-like reactions. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Decomposes at 150°C
Density: 1.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at ml°C: 54 (good)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.7   		The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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