CITY CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM THIOSULFATE PENTAHYDRATE 99.5% ACS REAGENT  -- 6810-00-233-0110
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE PENTAHYDRATE 99.5% ACS REAGENT
MSDS Date:10/26/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0110
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 HOBOKEN AVE
City:JERSEY CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07310
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-653-6900
Emergency Phone Num:201-653-6900/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:8G980
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 HOBOKEN AVE
Box:City:JERSEY CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07310
Country:US
Phone:201-653-6900/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:8G980

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOSULFATE,5-HYDRATE
CAS:10102-17-7
RTECS #:WE6660000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  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:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION. TO
    THE BEST OF MANUFACTURER'S KNOWLEDGE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THORO UGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SODIUM THIOSULFATE PENTAHYDRATE IS NOT
    LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY NTP OR IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: REDNESS, DISCOMFORT. EYES: REDNESS,
    TEARING, DISCOMFORT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGESTED-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS, RINSE OUT MOUTH.
    INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN-FLUSH WITH
    LOTS OF SOAP  & WATER. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING INCLUDING POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,
    RUBBER BOOTS, AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG AND
    HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND
    WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIA L PICK-UP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    ACIDS. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. DO NOT BREATH DUST. WEAR APPROPRIATE
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER USING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SUPPLIED
    AIR RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
    MANUFACTURER'S RECO MMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT-RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT
    SKIN CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 8G980 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER-SP0450-95-M-8094.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.729
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DLA-HMIS: AVOID INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO A LARGE STIRRED EXCESS OF
    WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL. SEPARATE SOLIDS-PACKAGE & DISPOSE OF
    AS HAZAROUS WASTE. FLUSH AQUEOUS WASTE DOWN DRAIN WITH LOTS OF
    WATER. OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, S TATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATIONS.

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