SHAKTI CHEMICALS

At. Baska, Halol Baroda Road, Gujarat, INDIA 389352.

Tel.: +912676247227Fax: +912676247355

MATERIAL SAFETY DATE SHEET

AMMONIUM BISULPHITE SOLUTION
SECTION-1

PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

1.1
Product Name
Chemical Formula
Chemical Synonyms/
Common name

: AMMONIUM BISULPHITE SOLUTION.

: NH4HSO3
: AMMONIUM HYDROGEN SULPHITE/
AMMONIUM BISULPHITE SOLUTION.
: INORGANIC SALT.
: M/s. SHAKTI CHEMICALS,
Halol-Baroda Road,
At-Baska, Tal-Halol.
Dist-Panchmahal,
City : Baroda , State : Gujarat
Country: INDIA Pin Code -389 352.
: (02676)247227/ FAX: 247355
:
-

Chemical Family
Manufacturer

Telephone
Emergency Number

SECTION-2 COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

2.1 CHEMICAL NAME
Ammonium Bisulphite
(NH4HSO3)

%
45-70

Toxicity Data
No information available.

30-55

Water
SECTION-3
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW :
LIQUID, VAPORS OR MIST MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. STRONG REDUCING AGENT. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.CLEAR
TO PALE YELLOW SOLUTION WITH A SLIGHT SULFUR ODOR.
3.1 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS.
ROUTES OF ENTRY
TARGET ORGANS
IRRITANCY

SENSITIZING CAPABILITY
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS
CANCER INFORMATION
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE (ACUTE)

: Absorption, Inhalation And Ingestion.

: Eyes, Skin, Respiratory Tract,
Gastrointestinal Tract,
Lungs.
: Extremely irritating to skin, eyes and
mucous
membranes.
Permanent eye damage may result
from eye contact.
: None Known.
: None Known.
: None Known.

INHALATION

: Exposure to vapor, mist or liquid can

produce
Irritation of the respiratory tract.

: Strongly irritating to eyes. Exposure

EYES
To

vapor
can
cause tearing, conjunctivitis and
of
the
yes. Eye contact may cause corneal

burning
Injury.
SKIN
destruction.
INGESTION

Contact may cause burns and tissue

:
membranes.
membranes

REPEATED EXPOSURE (CHRONIC)

SYNERGISTIC MATERIALS
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE

SECTION-4

Strongly
irritating
Can
severe
burns
to
of
digestive tract.
: None Known.
: None Known.

to
the

mucous
cause
mucous
the

: None Known.

FIRST AID MEASUIRES

4.1 EYES

IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with a

stream
of
water for at least 15 minutes, forcibly
holding
eyelids
apart to ensure complete irrigation of
all
eye
and lid tissue.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
directed

4.2 SKIN

: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.

clothing
before reuse.
IFIRRITATION OCCURS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Wash

4.3 INGESTION
difficult,

: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is

have
trained person administer oxygen. If

respiration
stops, give mouth to - mouth
resuscitation.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
4.4 INGESTION
: May irritate gastrointestinal tract. Very
large doses
cause violent colic, diarrhea,
depression and death.
May cause severe allergic reaction in
some asthmatics
and sulfite sensitive individuals. If
conscious, give
plenty of water or milk. Induce
vomiting by touching
finger to back of throat.

GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

SECTION-5

FIRST FIGHTING MEASUIRES

Flash Point
Method
Auto-Igrution

: Non-Flammable.
: Not Applicable.
: Not Applicable.

5.1 FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, BY % VOLUME:

Upper
Lower
5.2 Extinguishing Media

: Non-Flammable
: Non-Flammable.
: Use agents appropriate for
surrounding fire.
: Wear positive pressure self-contained

5.3 Fire Fighting Procedures

breathing

apparatus and full protective clothing.

5.4 Fire And Explosion Hazard

: This product is non-flammable and

non-explosive
under normal conditions of use. At
high temperatures
this product can decompose to give off
toxic fumes.
: Not sensitive
: Not sensitive

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact

Sensitivity to Static Discharge
SECTION-6
6.1 Small Leakages
or

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

: Absorb small leakages on sand, earth
other
inert
absorbent. Dispose of in a chemical

waste landfill.
6.2 Large Leakages
Wear
vapors
of

the

: Absorb area to qualified personnel.

proper
protective equipment. Spray product
with
water spray or mist. Recover as much
solution
as possible.

SECTION-7
7.1

HANDILING AND STORAGE

HANDLING
Do

: Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing.

not
take
internally. Wear personal protective
Avoid
breathing airborne particulate, wear

equipment.
respiratory

protection when exposure is possible.

with
adequate ventilation. Keep container
closed
and
properly
labeled.
Wash
clothing
before reuse. Wash thoroughly after
Wear
goggles or face shield and rubber
when
handling.

Use
tightly
contaminated
handling.
gloves
7.2
7.3

SPECIAL MIXING AND

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
STORAGE
properly

: Not Applicable.
: Keep container tightly closed and
labeled.
Store in a cool, ventilated area away

from
incompatible materials.
SECTION 8
8.1 Hygiene measures
smoke.
8.2 Skin and body
8.3 Hands
8.4 Eye
when mists or

PROTECTION MEASURES
: When using do not eat, drink or
Follow
good
housekeeping practices.
: Wear suitable protective clothing.
: Wear suitable gloves.
: Safety glasses. Wear splash goggles
aerosols are anticipated.

8.5 ENGINEERING
CONTROLS
prevent

: Use adequate exhaust ventilation to

inhalation of product vapors. Maintain

eyewash/safety
shower in areas where product is
handled.
SECTION-9
9.1 Appearance AND odor
9.2 Odor Threshold
9.3 Boiling Point
9.4 Melting Point
9.5 Vapor Pressure
9.6 Specific Gravity
9.7 % Volatile by Volume
9.8 Vapor Density
9.9 Evaporation Rate
9.10 PH

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

: Clear to pale yellow solution with a
slight sulfur odor.
: Not Available
: 220 231F
: Not Determined
: Not Determined
: 1.250 - 1.400
: Not Determined
: Not Determined
:<1
: 4.0 - 5.5

9.11 Solubility in Water, % by wt.

SECTION-10

: 100

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Chemical Stability

10.2 Reacts With
10.3 Hazardous Polymerization
10.4 Comments
Avoid heat,

:
:
:
:

Stable
Heat, Oxidizers, Acids, Alkalis.
Will not occur.
Avoid contact with oxidizing agents.
sparks and open flames

10.5 Hazardous
Decomposition Products
high

: Generates toxic and irritating gases at

temperatures.

SECTION-11

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity for oral ingestion of ammonium bisulphite is slight because ammonium is

readily excreted in urine. Sulphite salts cause gastric irritation by liberation of
sulfurous acid. The ammonium salt is basic and may be irritating to corrosive tissues
depending on the concentration.
Section 12:

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No ecological information is known on the product.

Section 13:

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Methods of disposal

13.2 NEUTRALIZING CHEMICALS
13.3 Contaminated packaging

: Use procedures in accordance with

Local, State and
Federal regulations where applicable.
: Water
: Keep waste packaging separate.

SECTION-14

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5

Dot Classification
Proper Shipping Name
solutions.
DOT Hazard Class
UN Number
Packing Group

Section 15:

: Corrosive Material
: Bisulphites , inorganic, aqueous
(Ammonium Bisulphite)
:8
: UN2693
: III
REGULATORY INFORMATION

Not dangerous for supply.

SECTION 16:

SUPPLIER INFORMATION

One should always use chemicals with awareness of potential hazards, known and
unknown, and their effect on the human system.
We do not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or reliability, nor shall we be liable
for any loss or damage arising out of the use thereof.
The information offered is for the user's consideration and examination, and it is
the user's responsibility to satisfy him self that it is suitable and complete for his
particular use.