FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- SODIUM THIOSULFATE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00-174-6602
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM THIOSULFATE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:09/15/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6602
=== 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

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM THIOSULFATE PENTAHYDRATE
CAS:10102-17-7
RTECS #:WE6660000
Fraction by Wt: 0.6-21%.

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 79-99%

Ingred Name:TETRASODIUM ETHYLENE DIAMINE TETRAACETATE
CAS:64-02-8
RTECS #:AH5075000
Fraction by Wt: 0.03%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50, MOUSE = 3000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- INHALATION:NO EFFECTS EXPECTED.
    SKIN/EYE:IRRITATION. INGESTION:SORE THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN.
    CHRONIC-SKIN: DERMATITIS. EYE:CONJUNCTIVITIS.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN,EYE & RESPIRATORY IRRITATION; COUGHING,
    NAUSEA, DIARRHEA IF LARGE DOSES ARE INGESTED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INH:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE.IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION,KEEP WARM & AT REST; SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES,WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH SOAP & WATER;
    EYE: WASH WITH LARGE  AMOUNTS OF WATER; ING:DRINK 2-4 GLASSESOF
    WATER. INDUCE VOMITNG IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE STATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER UP WITH SODA ASH. SWEEP UP & PLACE IN
    SUITABLE (FIBERBOARD) CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE UNDER NORMAL USE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, OR GENERAL VENTILATION SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WORK CLOTHES/APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:14 MMHG
Spec Gravity:1.0-1.1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM NITRITE,POTASSIUM NITRATE,SODIUM NITRATE,
    HALOGENS,ACIDS,LEAD,SILVER SALTS & MERCURY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR.

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

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

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