SODIUM DITHIONITE | ICSC: 1717 (April 2008) |
Sodium hydrosulfite Sodium hypodisulfite Disodium hydrosulfite Sodium hyposulfite |
CAS #: 7775-14-6 |
UN #: 1384 |
EC Number: 231-890-0 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. NO contact with combustible substances or water. | Use carbon dioxide, dry sand, special powder, water in large amounts. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. |
Skin | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. | |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Nausea. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. |
According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING
Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire.May be harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation Harmful to aquatic life Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Dry. Well closed. Separated from strong oxidants and acids. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
SODIUM DITHIONITE | ICSC: 1717 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: Na2S2O4 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. |
NOTES |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xn; R: 7-22-31; S: (2)-7/8-26-28-43 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations