E-BESAN -- SODIUM BISULFITE  -- 6810-01-359-4918
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFITE
MSDS Date:08/18/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-359-4918
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E-BESAN
Address:117 FOCIS, SUITE 214
Box:9237
City:METAIRIE
State:LA
ZIP:70005
Country:US
Info Phone Num:504-536-6282
Emergency Phone Num:504-652-5198
CAGE:1EAB6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E-BESAN
Address:117 FOCIS, SUITE 214
Box:9237
City:METAIRIE
State:LA
ZIP:70055
Country:US
Phone:504-908-1222
Contract Num:SPO450-99-M-NF49
CAGE:1EAB6

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM BISULFITE
CAS:7631-90-5
RTECS #:VZ2000000
Minumum % Wt:90.
Maxumum % Wt:100.
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 2000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: BRAIN, GI TRACT,
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, SKIN. EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: CONTACT WITH
    SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. ALLERGIC
    REACTION MAY DEVELOP. EXPOSURE TO SMALL AMOU NTS OF SULFITES HAVE
    BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTION IN CERTAIN
    INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY ASTHMATICS. A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION MAY
    BE FATAL.
Effects of Overexposure:CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS. ALLERGIC REACTION MAY DEVELOP. EXPOSURE TO
    SMALL AMOUNTS OF SULFITES HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE
    HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTION IN CERTAIN IN DIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY
    ASTHMATICS. A SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION MAY BE FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED AND CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY
    INDUCE VOMITING. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. IN CA SE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINED (POSITIVE PRESSURE IF AVAILABLE)
    BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE. MOVE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DO NE WITHOUT RISK.  USE WATER TO KEEP
    FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
    EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER, REMOVE FROM AREA.
    FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL  STORAGE AREA.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST.  IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, A DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.	IF CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS CAPACITY OF
    RESPIRATOR, A SELF-CONTAINED  BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
    REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES  ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDESHIELDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.48
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE MORE THAN 10%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER WITH SO2 ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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