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SAFETY DATA SHEET Preparation Date: 8/12/2016 Revision Date: 8/11/2016 Revision Number: G1 1. IDENTIFICATION Product identifier Product code: S1809 Product Name: SODIUM HYDROSULFITE, REAGENT Other means of identification Synonyms: Disodium dithionite Disodium hydrosulfite Dithionous acid, disodium salt Sodium dithionite Sodium hyposulfite Sodium sulfoxylate CAS #: 7775-14-6 RTECS # Not available CI#: Not available Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended use: In the textile industry, it is primarily used as a reducing agent for vat dyes and sulfur containing dyes and for removal of pigments on textiles. Pulp and paper bleaching. Dyestripping applications. Uses advised against No information available Supplier: Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp 14422 South San Pedro St. Gardena, CA 90248 (310) 516-8000. Order Online At: https://www.spectrumchemical.com Emergency telephone number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300 Contact Person: Martin LaBenz (West Coast) Contact Person: Ibad Tirmiz (East Coast) 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification This chemical is considered hazardous according to the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Considered a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Self-heating substances and mixtures Category 1 Label elements Danger Hazard statements Product code: S1809 Product name: SODIUM 1 / 12 HYDROSULFITE, REAGENT Causes eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Self-heating: may catch fire Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Reacts with water to release toxic and/or corrosive gases Reacts with water to evolve heat Other hazards May be harmful if swallowed Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep cool. Protect from sunlight Wear protective gloves Wear eye/face protection Precautionary Statements - Response IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets Store bulk masses greater than .?1 kg/ .?2 lbs at temperatures not exceeding .?3 °C/ .?4 °F Store away from other materials Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Components CAS-No. Weight % Sodium Hydrosulfite 7775-14-6 100 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First aid measures General Advice: National Capital Poison Center in the United States can provide assistance if you have a poison emergency and need to talk to a poison specialist. Call 1-800-222-1222. Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Consult a physician if necessary. Product code: S1809 Product name: SODIUM 2 / 12 HYDROSULFITE, REAGENT Eye Contact: Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Consult a physician if necessary. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms May cause skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Irritating to respiratory system. Nose and throat irritation. Can cause lung irritation. Coughing and wheezing. Dyspnea (Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing). May cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. May cause difficulty swallowing. May cause central nervous system effects. Headache. Dizziness. Irritability. Restlessness. Convulsions. May cause cardiovascular effects. Hypotension. Weak, rapid pulse or rapid heart rate (Tachycardia). May cause flushing of the skin. May cause anaphylaxis (allergic reactions). Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically. Protection of first-aiders First-Aid Providers: Avoid exposure to blood or body fluids. Wear gloves and other necessary protective clothing. Dispose of contaminated clothing and equipment as bio-hazardous waste. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use flooding amounts of water for small and large fires to stop the reaction. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Dry sand. Dry chemical. Soda ash. CO2. Water spray mist or foam. Contact with water spray (mist), moisture or moist air can cause a spontaneous ignition. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Hazardous Combustion Products: Sodium oxides, Sulfur oxides Hazardous Combustion Products: No information available. Specific hazards: May spontaneously heat and ignite May ignite on contact with moist air or moisture Reacts vigorously and/or explosively with water Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated Special Protective Actions for Firefighters Specific Methods: Cool closed containers with flooding quantities of water until fire is out. Do not get water inside containers. Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear Product code: S1809 Product name: SODIUM 3 / 12 HYDROSULFITE, REAGENT 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal Precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Remove all sources of ignition. Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Do not let this chemical enter the environment. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Methods for cleaning up Use clean non-sparking tools to collect material and place it into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. For spills of Xanthates, UN3342 and for Dithionite (Hydrosulfite/Hydrosulphite), UN1384, UN1923 and UN1929, dissolve in 5 parts water and collect for proper disposal. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Technical Measures/Precautions: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Avoid dust formation. Keep away from incompatible materials. Safe Handling Advice Protect from moisture. Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. If container is hot to touch or if material is smoking, bubbling or burning, use acid vapor gas mask and gloves when handling. If container is sealed, loosen lid to release pressure. Open cautiously to relieve any excess pressure. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Technical Measures/Storage Conditions: Moisture sensitive. Protect from moisture. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store at room temperature in the original container. Store away from incompatible materials. Store in a segrated and approved area. If contents become damp, do not reseal the container. Dispose by continuous water flooding. Incompatible Materials: Oxidizing agents Acids Sodium chlorite Moisture Water 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters National occupational exposure limits United States Product code: S1809 Product name: SODIUM 4 / 12 HYDROSULFITE, REAGENT Components CAS-No. OSHA NIOSH ACGIH AIHA WHEEL Sodium Hydrosulfite 7775-14-6 None None None None Canada Components CAS-No. Canada - Alberta Canada - British Canada - Ontario Canada - Quebec Columbia Sodium Hydrosulfite 7775-14-6 None None None None Australia and Mexico Components CAS-No. Australia Mexico Sodium Hydrosulfite 7775-14-6 None None Appropriate engineering controls Engineering measures to reduce exposure: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Personal Protective Equipment Eye protection: Goggles Skin and body protection: Chemical resistant apron. Long sleeved clothing. Gloves. Respiratory protection: Wear respirator with dust filter. If material is smoking, bubbling or burning, use acid