Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Ammonium Bisulfite, 45% Solution
Common Name/
Trade Name
Ammonium Bisulfite, 45% Solution
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer).
Potential Chronic Health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Effects
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance may be toxic to lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged
contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure
to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
Eye Contact
15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
Skin Contact
clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
Inhalation
medical attention immediately.
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Inhalation
If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek
medical attention.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
Ingestion
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability of the Product Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Fire Hazards in Presence of Not applicable.
Various Substances
Non-explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks.
Explosion Hazards in
Presence of Various
Substances
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards
Ammonium Bisulfite, 45% Solution
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
Small Spill
container.
Corrosive liquid.
Large Spill
Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside
container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray curtain to divert vapor drift. Prevent entry into sewers,
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you
Precautions
feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away
from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
Engineering Controls
respective threshold limit value.
Personal Protection Face shield. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Boots.
Personal Protection in Case Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to
avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
of a Large Spill
handling this product.
Not available.
Exposure Limits
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Liquid. Not available.
Physical state and O dor
appearance
Not available.
Taste
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
Not available.
Color
Neutral.
pH (1% soln/water)
The lowest known value is 100°C (212°F) (Water).
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
Weighted average: 1.3 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
The highest known value is 2.3 kPa (@ 20°C) (Water) .
Vapor Pressure
The highest known value is 0.62 (Air = 1) (Water).
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
See solubility in water.
Dispersion Properties
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
Ammonium Bisulfite, 45% Solution
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
Unstable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Conditions of Instability Incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various Reactive with oxidizing agents.
substances
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Corrosivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Reactivity
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation.
Routes of Entry
LD50: Not available.
Toxicity to Animals
LC50: Not available.
Chronic Effects on Humans Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.
Other Toxic Effects on Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion.
Humans Hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive), of eye contact (corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive).
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Toxicity to Animals
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Chronic Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: Causes severe skin irritation and skin burns.
Eyes: Causes severe eye irritation and eye burns.
Inhalation: inhalation can be harmful. Inhalation can irritate lungs causing coughing and/or shortness of breath.
Higher exposures can cause build-up of fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema). Inhalation of the fumes released
under acidic conditions could cause fatality due acute pulmonary edema and respiratory failure from exposure to
evolved sulfur dioxide.
Ingestion: Ingestion might result in esophageal or gastrointestinal tract irritation or burns.
Chronic Potential Health Effects:
It would be expected to cause allergic contact dermatitis with repeated skin contact or asthma with repeated
inhalation of fumes or mist.
(Ammonium bisulfite)
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Products of Biodegradation Possibly hazardous short/long term degradation products are to be expected.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Ammonium Bisulfite, 45% Solution
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
Waste Disposal
regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Class 8: Corrosive material
DO T Cl assi fi cati on
UNNA: 2693 : Bisulfite, aqueous solution, n.o.s. (Ammonium Bisulfite solution) PG: III
Identification
Not available.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DO T (Pi ctograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
Connecticut hazardous material survey.: Ammonium bisulfite
Federal and State
Illinois toxic substances disclosure to employee act: Ammonium bisulfite
Regulations
Illinois chemical safety act: Ammonium bisulfite
New York release reporting list: Ammonium bisulfite
Pennsylvania RTK: Ammonium bisulfite
Massachusetts RTK: Ammonium bisulfite
Massachusetts spill list: Ammonium bisulfite
New Jersey: Ammonium bisulfite
New Jersey spill list: Ammonium bisulfite
Louisiana spill reporting: Ammonium bisulfite
California Director's List of Hazardous Substances: Ammonium Bisulfite
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Ammonium bisulfite; Water
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Ammonium bisulfite: 5000 lbs. (2268 kg);
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
California
cause cancer which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Proposition 65
Warnings
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to
cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other Regulations
WHMIS (Canada) CLASS E: Corrosive liquid.
Other Classifications
DSCL (EEC) R34- Causes burns. S36/37/39- Wear suitable protective clothing,
gloves and eye/face protection.
S45- In case of accident or if you feel unwell,
seek medical advice immediately (show the
label where possible).
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 3 National Fire Protection
0 Flammability
0 Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
3 0 Reactivity
Health
Reactivity
0
Personal Protection Specific hazard
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
Ammonium Bisulfite, 45% Solution
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG(Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Protective Equipment
Gloves.
Full suit.
Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation
is inadequate.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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