GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION -- SODIUM THIOSULFATE,ANHYDROUS,CRYSTAL AND SO -- 6810-00-233-0110
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE,ANHYDROUS,CRYSTAL AND SO MSDS Date:01/01/1991 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-233-0110 === Responsible Party === Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION Address:90 E HALSEY RD Box:395 City:PARSIPPANY State:NJ ZIP:07054 Country:US Info Phone Num:201-515-1840 Emergency Phone Num:800-831-8050 Preparer's Name:MANAGER,PRODUCT SAFETY CAGE:0AU44 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD Box:City:PARSIPPANY State:NJ ZIP:07054 Country:US Phone:973-515-1840 CAGE:0AU44 Company Name:SHAPE PRODUCTS Address:1127 57TH AVE. Box:City:OAKLAND State:CA ZIP:94621-4427 Country:US Phone:510-534-1186 OR 800-444-0015 CAGE:3D869 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOSULFATE PENTAHYDRATE CAS:10102-17-7 RTECS #:WE6660000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED Ingred Name:WATER CAS:7732-18-5 RTECS #:ZC0110000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOSULFATE CAS:7772-98-7 RTECS #:XN6476000 Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV=5 MG/M3;STEL=10 MG/M3 FOR SO2 Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION:BREATHING PRODUCT DUST OR MIST MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION:LOW TOXICITY BUT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT AND PURGING. SKIN:IRRITATION FROM PROLONGED CONT ACT. EYES:MAY IRRITATE OR BURN AND CAUSE TEMPORARY CONJUNCTIVITIS. Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN/INHAL/INGEST:IRRITATION. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF SHORT OF BREATH, GIVE OXYGEN. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 TO 4 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. EYES:FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER UNTIL ALL OF THE CHEMICAL IS REMOVED. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, CHOSE EXTINGUISHING AGENT MOST SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED BY FIRE-FIGHTERS. SKIN AND EYE PROTECTION SHOULD ALSO BE USED. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, TOXIC AND IRRITATION GASES AND RESIDUE MAY EVOLVE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:PROMPTLY SHOVEL OR SWEEP UP THE DRY CHEMICAL INTO AN EMPTY CONTAINER WITH A MINIMUM OF DUSTING. COVER AND STORE. CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER TO COMPLETE CLEAN-UP. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA, AWAY FROM ACIDS AND OXIDIZERS. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN ABD CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATH DUST. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSN APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. IF SULFUR DIOXIDE SHOULD BE RELEASED, USE A SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL, AND IF THERE SHOULD BE A RELEASE OF SULFUL DIOXIDE GAS. Protective Gloves:COTTON GLOVES ARE GENERALLY ADEQUATE. Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES. Other Protective Equipment:FOR ROUTINE PRODUCT-HABDLING OR USE, WEAR FULL WORK CLOTHING INCLUDING LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT AND TROUSERS. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL. Supplemental Safety and Health PROVIDE EYE-WASH FACILITIES CONVENIENT TO AREAS OF USE OR HANDLING. CONTACT WITH ACIDS RELEASES SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS. WHEN DISSOLVING THIS MATERIAL, ADD TO WATER CAUTIOUSLY AND WITH STIRRING AS SOLUTIOS CAN GET HOT AND MAY SPLATTER. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:118F,48C Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:212F,100C Spec Gravity:1.667-1.685 pH:7.5 Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:ANH:XLS;WHITE;NO ODOR.HYD:XLS;CLEAR TO WHITE;NO ODOR.SOLN:LIQUID;CLEAR;NO ODOR. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS AND WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS. Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES (ABOVE 100C). Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS AND SODIUM SULFIDE RESIDUE. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AUTHORITIES FOR APPROVED METHODS OF DISPOSAL. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. 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