ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP -- SODIUM THIOSULFATE,ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-300-5133
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-300-5133
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
Emergency Phone Num:201-455-2000
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOSULFATE
CAS:7772-98-7
RTECS #:XN6476000
Fraction by Wt: >98%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYES,SKIN,INHALED,INGESTED:CAN CAUSE IRRITATION

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O;EYES:FLUSH W.H*2O;INGESTED:DRINK
    WATER,INDUCE VOMITING,CALL PHYSICIAN;INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:N/A;NON FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:MAY REQUIRE NIOSH APPR. SELF-CNTD BRTHG APP
    FOR SO*2 OR H*2S
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SULFUR DIOXIDE & HYDROGEN SULFIDE GASES
    (TOXIC BY INHALATION) CAN BE RELEASED AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL:SWEEP UP MATL. LG SPILL:SHOVEL MATL
    INTO METAL DRUM WITH A COVER. AVOID DUSTING. CAUTIOUSLY SPRAY
    RESIDUE W EXCESS WATER(WHEN DISSOLVING,HEAT IS RELEASED).

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    CONTACT WITH ACIDS OR OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Other Precautions:CAN REACT VIGOROUSLY WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS. HIGH
    TEMPERATURE OR CONTACT WITH ACIDS RELEASES SULFUR DIOXIDE AND
    HYDROGEN SULFIDE GASES (TOXIC)

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST RESPIR;IF SO*2 OR H*2S GENERATED,WEAR
    SELF-CNTD BRTHG APP.
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN LOW DUST.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WORK CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN FROM
    DUST;PROHIBIT CONTACT LEN
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYM:SODIUM HYPOSULFITE,"HYPO".NOT FOR FOOD OR DRUG USE.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.68
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES WITH NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID ACIDS,OXIDIZERS AND HIGH
    TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SO*2 & H*2S GAS RELEASED BY ACIDS OR
    HIGH TEMPERATURES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH TO SEWER WITH EXCESS H*2O IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH APPLICABLE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS. MAY BE DISPOSED BY APPROVED
    CONTRACTOR,IN COMPLIANCE W FEDERAL,STATE,& LOCAL REGULATIONS

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