FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- SODIUM THIOSULFATE PENTAHYDRATE (S-445)  -- 6810-00-233-0110
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE PENTAHYDRATE (S-445)
MSDS Date:09/19/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0110
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
Company Name:HAZSAFE,INC. (806-622-2222)
Box:UNKNOW
CAGE:08HM3

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOSULFATE, PENTAHYDRATE
CAS:10102-17-7
RTECS #:WE6660000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    INGESTION:LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, NAUSEA, AND DIARRHEA.
    CHRONIC- CONJUCTIVITIS AND DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION; REDNESS OF EYE;
    VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER.EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES,HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:DO NOT  INDUCE VOMITING.IF CONSCIOUS,RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER &
    CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:TOXIC FUMES MAY BE EVOLVED

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND CHEMICALLY
    COMPATIBLE GLOVES. VACUUM OR SWEEP UP SPILLAGE. AVOID CREATING
    DUST. PLACE SPILLAGE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFO RE REUSE. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH
    SPILLSITE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA,AWAY
    FROM ACIDS,OXIDIZERS,MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. DO NOT
    BREATH DUST. DO NOT GENERATE DUST. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    BEFORE REUSE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED, HYGROSCOPIC.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. IF SULFUR
    DIOXIDE SHOULD BE RELEASED, USE A SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR OR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL. PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITIONS
    PREVAIL, AND IF THERE SHOULD BE A RELEASE OF SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS.
Protective Gloves:COTTON GLOVES ARE GENERALLY ADEQUATE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN, SAFETY SHOWER, FULL WORK
    CLOTHING,INCLUDING LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT AND TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS MATERIAL
    AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HMIS(LEVIEN) NOTES THAT RTECS SHOWS A TD(LO) ORAL HUMAN OF
    300MG/KG/7DAYS;EFFECT WAS CYANOSIS.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:118F,48C
Spec Gravity:1.7
pH:6.5-8.
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, ACIDS, LEAD, IODINE, SILVER AND MERCURY SALTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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