ECOLAB INC., INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTS DIVISION -- SODIUM BISULFATE  -- 6850-00-159-4453
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFATE
MSDS Date:04/07/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-159-4453
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ECOLAB INC., INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:370 WABASHA STREET
City:ST. PAUL
State:MN
ZIP:55102-1307
Country:US
Info Phone Num:612-293-2233
Emergency Phone Num:612-293-2233
Preparer's Name:DOD-HMIS (DGSC-SSH)
CAGE:DO852
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ECOLAB INC., INSTITUTIONAL PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:370 WABASHA STREET
City:ST. PAUL
State:MN
ZIP:55102-1307
Country:US
Phone:612-293-2233
CAGE:DO852
Company Name:ECOLAB PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTS DIVISION OF ECOLAB INC.
Address:ECOLAB CENTER
Box:City:ST PAUL
State:MN
ZIP:55102
Country:US
Phone:800-352-5326
CAGE:85884

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BISULFATE ANHYDROUS GLOBULAR (SODIUM ACID SULFATE,
    NITRE CAKE)
CAS:7681-38-1
RTECS #:VZ1860000
Fraction by Wt: 94.5%
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:INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT ROUTES EFFECTS,
    SYMPTOMS OF OVER EXPOSURE & MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY
    EXPOSURE.
Effects of Overexposure:WATERING OF EYES, MILD SKIN BURNS, MILD BURNING
    SENSATION MAY OCCUR TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    INHALATION: IRRITANT. SKIN: MILD TO SEVERE IRRITANT. INGESTION:
    IRRITANT.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, GET PROMPT
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF BURNS
    OCCUR OBTAIN MEDICAL HELP. INHALE:MOVE TO FRESH AIR LOCATION.
    SWALLOW:DRIN K LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER/MILK, FOLLOW WITH MILK OF
    MAGNESIA, BEATEN EGGS OR VEGETABLE OIL. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
    CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER OR DRY CHEMICAL AS APPROPRIATE FOR
    COMBUSTIBLES IN AREA
Fire Fighting Procedures:WHEN WATER USED TO EXTING COMBUSTIBLES/
    PRODUCT IS DISSOLVED IN WATER FORMING SULFURIC ACID.USE ACID
    PROTECTIVE EQUIP. ELEVATED TEMPS(+570F)IS REACHED, USE SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT READILY DISSOLVES IN WATER TO
    FORM WEAK SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION. NO GASES, TOXIC FUMES ARE EMITTED
    FROM REACTION, BUT PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL:MATERIAL IS A GRANULAR PRODUCT & CAN BE
    SWEPT UP FROM SURFACES. LARGE:PICK UP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE W/SHOVEL
    OR OTHER TOOL. NEUTRALIZE BALANCE OF SPILL W/WEAK ALKALINE SOLUTION
    & WASH DOWN TO SEWE R IF FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONSPERMITS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR
    CLOTHING. DO NOT STORE WHERE EXPOSED TO MOIST CONDITIONS OR NEAR
    STRONG ALKALIES. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:WEAR ALL RECOMMENDED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN
    HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH OR MSA CERTIFIED DUST MASK SHOULD BE WORN
    WHILE HANDLING PRODUCT TO CONTROL EXPOSURE BELOW NUISANCE DUST
    LIMITS OF 10 MG/M3
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:LOCAL VENTILATION TO A DUST COLLECTOR IS
    RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT GLOVES:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES OR FULL FACE SHEILD
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHES SHOULD COMPLETELY COVER SKIN TO
    AVOID SKIN CONTACT. COATS, COVERALLS OR APRONS ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE COMMON SENSE & CARE AROUND CHEMICALS. NEVER
    MIX CHEMICALS. CONSULT YOUR SUPERVISOR FOR OTHER PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS COPIED FROM ANOTHER NSN OF SODIUM BISULFATE ANOTHER MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:350F,177C
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE, BEAD LIKE, GRANULAR, DRY MATERIAL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG ALKALINE MATERIAL SUCH AS CAUSTIC. REACT WITH
    WATER TO FORM WEAK SULFURIC ACID SOLUTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STORE IN DRY AREA TO AVOID MOISTURE
    CONTACT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE UNLESS HEATED OVER 570F AT WHICH
    SULFUR DIOXIDE & SULFUR TRIOXIDE ARE FORMED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL THE STATE, FEDERAL & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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