SODIUM METABISULFITE, NF 500GM by Letco Medical Safety Data Sheet Section 1: Identification Common Name/Trade Name SODIUM METABISULFITE NF Supplier Information Letco Medical, LLC 1316 Commerce Drive NW Decatur, AL 35601 1 (800) 239-5288 +1 (734) 843-4693 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY: Chemtrec 1 (800) 424-9300 (24 hours) Product Synonym(s) Sodium disulf ite Sodium pyro sulf ite Relevant Use(s) of Product Manuf acture or Compounding of Substances Section 2: Hazards Identification Classification of Substance or Mixture Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), Serious eye damage (Category 1), Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3) Signal Word Danger Hazard Statement(s) H302 Harmf ul if swallowed H318 Causes serious eye damage H412 Harmf ul to aquatic lif e with long lasting ef f ects Pictogram(s) Precautionary Statement(s) P264 Wash hands thoroughly af ter handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/f ace protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you f eel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Ingredient(s) with Unknown Toxicity No data available Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients Chemical Name Sodium disulf ite Sodium pyro sulf ite Common Name Sodium metabisulf ite CAS Number 7681-57-4 Impurities and/or Stabilizing Additives No data available Section 4: First Aid Measures General Advice Consult a physician. Show this saf ety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area. If Inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artif icial respiration. Consult a physician. In Case of Skin Contact Wash of f with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In Case of Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water f or at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If Swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. Most Important Symptoms and Effects The most important known symptoms and ef f ects are described in labeling (see section 2.2) and/or section 11. Page 1 of 4 Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Dry powder. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance/Mixture This product itself does not burn. Special PPE and/or Precautions for Firefighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus f or f ire f ighting if necessary. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust f ormation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist, or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to saf e areas. Avoid breathing dust. Methods and Materials Used for Containment Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Do not f lush with water. Keep in suitable, closed containers f or disposal. Cleanup Procedures Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Do not f lush with water. Keep in suitable, closed containers f or disposal. Prevent f urther leakage or spillage if saf e to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions for Safe Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid f ormation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is f ormed. Conditions for Safe Storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage. Do not store near acids. Air and moisture sensitive. Keep in a dry place. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Components with Workplace Control Parameters Component: Sodium metabisulphite CAS-No. 7681-57-4 Value: STEL Control Parameters 5mg/m3 Basis: USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV). Remarks: Upper Respiratory Tract irritation Not classif iable as a human carcinogen. Component: Sodium metabisulphite CAS-No. 7681-57-4 Value: TWA Control Parameters 5mg/m3 Basis: USA. OSHA TABLE Z-1 Limits f or Air Contaminants-1910.1000. Component: Sodium metabisulphite CAS-No. 7681-57-4 Value: TWA Control Parameters 5mg/m3 Basis: USA. NIOSH Recommended Exposure Limits. Appropriate Engineering Controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and saf ety practice. Wash hands bef ore breaks and at the end of workday. PPE - Eye/Face Protection Face shield and saf ety glasses. Use equipment f or eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU). PPE - Skin Protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surf ace) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves af ter use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. PPE - Body Protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specif ic workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surf ace) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves af ter use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. PPE - Respiratory Protection Where risk assessment shows air-purif ying respirators are appropriate use a f ull-f ace particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a back up to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a f ull-f ace air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Page 2 of 4 Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance Form: Powder Colour: Colourless Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits No data available Odor Pungent Vapor Pressure No data available Odor Threshold No data available Vapor Density No data available pH 4.5 at 50 g/l at 20 �C (68 �F) Relative Density 1.480 g/cm3 Melting Point/Freezing Point Melting point/range: > 300 �C (> 572 �F) Solubility Water solubility 650 g/l at 20 �C (68 �F) Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range No data available Flash Point No data available Evaporation Rate No data available Flammability (Solid, Gas) No data available Partition Coefficient log Pow: -3.7 at 25 �C (77 �F) Auto-Ignition Temperature No data available Decomposition Temperature No data available Viscosity No data available Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Reactivity No data available Chemical Stability Exposure to moisture. Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions No data available Conditions to Avoid Exposure to air. Heat Incompatible Materials Strong acids, Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products Other decomposition products-No data available Section 11: Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity - LD50 Oral LD50 Oral - rat - 1,540 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401) Acute Toxicity - Inhalation No data available Acute Toxicity - Dermal LD50 Dermal - rat - > 2,000 mg/kg Acute Toxicity - Eye Eyes-rabbit Result: Risk of serious damage to eyes. (OECD Test Guideline 405) Skin Corrosion/Irritation No data available Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Eyes-rabbit Result: Risk of serious damage to eyes. (OECD Test Guideline 405) Respiratory or Skin Sensitazation Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause allergic reactions in certain sensitive individuals. Germ Cell Mutagenicity No data available Carcinogenicity IARC 3-Group 3: Not classif iable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Sodium metabisulphite). Carcinogenicity ACGIH No data available Carcinogenicity NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. Carcinogenicity OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identif ied as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA. Reproductive Toxicity No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure No data available Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure No data available Aspiration Hazard No data available Page 3 of 4 Section 12: Ecological Information Toxicity Toxicity to f ish LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 150 - 220 mg/l - 96 h Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water f lea) - 89 mg/l - 24 h. Toxicity to algae IC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 48 mg/l - 72 h. Toxicity to bacteria - Pseudomonas putida - 56 mg/l - 17 h Persistence and Degradability No data available Bio-accumulative Potential No data available Mobility in Soil No data available Other Adverse Effects An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprof essional handling or disposal. Harmf ul to aquatic lif e. Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods Product Of f er surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed prof essional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Waste Treatment Methods Packaging Dispose of as unused product. Special Precautions Landfill or Incinerations No data available Other Information No data available Section 14: Transport Information UN Number Not dangerous goods. UN Proper Shipping Name N/A Transport Hazard Class(es) N/A Packaging Group N/A Environmental Hazards N/A Section 15: Regulatory Information SARA 302 Components: SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302. SARA 313 Components: SARA 313: This material doe not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313. SARA 311/312 Hazards: Acute Health Hazard. Massachusetts Right To Know Components: Sodium metabisulphite CAS-No. 7681-57-4 Revision Date 2007-03-01. Pennsylvania Right To Know Components: Sodium metabisulphite CAS-No. 7681-57-4 Revision Date 2007-03-01. New Jersey Right To Know Components: Sodium metabisulphite CAS-No. 7681-57-4 Revision Date 2007-03-01. Calif ornia Prop. 65 Components: This product does not contain any chemicals know to State of Calif ornia to cause cancer, birth def ects, or any other reproductive harm. Section 16: Other Information Additional Information N/A Prepared By Lisa Russell Revision Date 01/09/2019 16:37 Disclaimer Letco Medical, LLC believes that the above information is correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. If the product is used as a component in another product, this information may not be applicable. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE. Letco Medical shall not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting from handling, storage, use or from contact with the above product. Page 4 of 4
