SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sodium Sulphite, Reagent, A.C.S.
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Sodium Sulphite
Other Names:
nil
Product Number(s):
EMS21300
CAS Number:
7757-83-7
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS07 Acute Tox 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations
Primary route(s) of entry
inhaled
Human Health
Inhalation:
no information available.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed
Eyes:
no information available.
Skin:
no information available.
Environment
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
SODIUM SULFITE
7757-83-7
not available
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately call a doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
HAZCHEM
No Information availalble
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions: None.
· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
· Exposure controls
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
· Personal protective equipment:
· General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Goggles recommended during refilling.
Skin protection
Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Body protection
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
white solid
Odour
Sulphurous
pH
Undetermined
Vapour Pressure
Undetermined
Density
Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 2.63 g/cm³ (21.94735 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined.
Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Formula
Not stated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
nil
Eye contact
No irritant effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
not stated
Inhalation
not stated
Toxicity and irritation
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
Water hazard class 1 (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No Information availalble
UN Number
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
not availalble
Other Information
Hazard-determining components of labeling:
SODIUM SULFITE
Hazard statements: Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statements:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
SODIUM SULFITE
Hazard statements: Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary statements:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
6 May 2025
Comments
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
Acute Tox. 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
ADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
Acute Tox. 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
References
Safety Data Sheet SODIUM SULFITE, REAGENT ACS https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/21300.pdf, 24/11/2020
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