VAN WATERS AND ROGERS -- POTASSIUM METABISULFITE  -- 6750-00F005601
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM METABISULFITE
MSDS Date:07/21/1987
FSC:6750
NIIN:00F005601
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:1600 NORTH BLDG.
City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:98104-1564
Country:US
Info Phone Num:408-435-8700/714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:9K202
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHOTOGRAPHERS FORMULARY
CAGE:0C1K7
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:1600 NORTH BLDG.
City:SEATTLE
State:WA
ZIP:93104-1564
Country:US
Phone:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:9K202

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM METABISULFITE
CAS:16731-55-8
RTECS #:TT4920000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:DUST MAY IRRITATE NOSE,THOAT AND
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES.INHALATION OF THE DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION RESULTING IN LUNG DAMAGE.EYES:DUST MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION.SKIN:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITA TION.INGEST:DUST MAY CAUSE GI
    TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:NAUSEA,VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING
    RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET
    PROMPT QUALIFIED ME DICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE 2 GLASSES OF
    WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ITEM MAY IGNITE IN ANY OPERATION
    INVOLVING FRICTION(EG.MILLING,GRINDING).

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SHOVEL INTO A PROPERLY LABELED
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.REMAINING RESIDUE MAY BE FLUSHED TO	SEWER
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM ACIDS.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
    A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR,DEPENDING ON THE AIRBORN CONCENTRATION.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST AT THE POINT OF USE.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS
    PRODUCT.WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1-1.2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CRYSTALLINE POWDER;WHITE;SULFUR DIOXIDE-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSING TO AIR OR MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.THIS ITEM MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS RCRA HAZARDOUS
    WASTE.

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