BARTLETT CHEMICALS -- SODIUM THIOSULFATE -- 6810-00-234-8380
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE MSDS Date:05/23/1994 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-234-8380 === Responsible Party === Company Name:BARTLETT CHEMICALS Address:4955 RIVER RD City:JEFFERSON State:LA ZIP:70121 Country:US Info Phone Num:504-734-1971 Emergency Phone Num:504-734-1971 CAGE:1V771 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:BARTLETT CHEMICALS Address:4955 RIVER ROAD Box:10710 City:JEFFERSON State:LA ZIP:70121 Country:US Phone:504-734-1971 CAGE:1V771 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOSULFATE, PENTAHYDRATE OR THIOSULFURIC ACID, DISODIUM SALT, PENTAHYDRATE OR SODIUM THIOSULFATE,5-HYDRATE CAS:10102-17-7 RTECS #:WE6660000 Fraction by Wt: 100% Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES. INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES MAY CAUSE DIARRHEA. CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE MECHANICAL IRRITATION. PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY CAU SE IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NO INFORMATION FOUND. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SODIUM THIOSULFATE IS NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA. Effects of Overexposure:INHALED: COUGHING, SNEEZING. EYES: TEARING, ITCHING, DISCOMFORT, REDNESS. SKIN: ITCHING, REDNESS, DISCOMFORT. INGESTED: DIARRHEA. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DILUTE. IF LARGE AMOUNTS SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ADVICE. EYES-FL USH WITH LOTS OF RUNNING WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSTIVE PRESSURE MODE. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAIMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL. Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE DUST IS APPARENT, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES; A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NEDDED. USE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 & MFR. RECOMMENDATIONS. Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV. Protective Gloves:RUBBER Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE. Supplemental Safety and Health MSDS PROVIDED BY CAGE 1V771 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SPO450-94-MZ919. ================== 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:1.75 Solubility in Water:MODERATE Appearance and Odor:MONOCLINIC, COLORLESS CRYSTALS; ODORLESS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES SODIUM NITRATE, HALOGENS AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. REACTS WITH ACIDS TO RELEASE SULFUR DIOXIDE. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS: AVOID EXPOSURE TO INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, IT EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF SULFUR DIOXIDE, SULFUR TRIOXIDE, & HYDROGEN SULFIDE. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAIMATION MAY BE DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.