PHOTICA INC (WAS PURCHASED BY KROMICA INC.) -- SODIUM SULFITE, ANHYDROUS  -- 6750-00-297-1621
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM SULFITE, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:05/27/1988
FSC:6750
NIIN:00-297-1621
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHOTICA INC (WAS PURCHASED BY KROMICA INC.)
Address:491 LYONS AVE
City:IRVINGTON
State:NJ
ZIP:07111-4717
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-926-1000 (KRONICA INC.)
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:60349
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHOTICA INC (WAS PURCHASED BY KROMICA INC.)
Address:491 LYONS AVE
Box:City:IRVINGTON
State:NJ
ZIP:07111-4717
Country:US
Phone:201-926-1000 (KRONICA INC.)
CAGE:60349

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE ANHYDROUS
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
= Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DUST IRRITATING. EYES:
    CONTACT WITH POWDER IS IRRITATING. SKIN: REPEATED OR PROLONGED
    CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY BE IRRITATING AND RESULT IN ALLERGIC
    REACTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINITUES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION APEARS AFTER WASHING.
    INGESTI ON: CALL A PHYSICIAN AT ONCE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, FOAM, CO2 OR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD BE EQUIPPED WITH SCBA AND
    TURNOUT GEAR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP SPILL, RINSE MOP WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
    FLUSH LARGE SPILLS DOWN SEWER. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIORMENTAL LEWA MUST BE FOLLOWED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY AREA BETWEEN 45-80 F.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. AVOID
    BREATHING MIST FROM SOLUTION. WASH SKIN AFTER HANDLING AND USE GOOD
    PERSONAL HYGIENE.

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

Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:TES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:LAB APRON OR LAB COAT SHOULD BE WORN TO
    PROTECT CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH SKIN THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND USE GOOD
    PERSONAL HYGIENE AND HOUSEKEEPING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Spec Gravity:1.3-1.5 G/CC
Solubility in Water:220 G/L @ 20C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH TO SEWER WITH COUPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS MUST BE FOLLOWED.

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