Sodium Thiosulfate, Pentahydrate

Material Safety Data Sheet

Sodium Thiosulfate, Pentahydrate

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Sodium Thiosulfate, Pentahydrate
Catalog Numbers: AC123370000, AC123370010, AC123370025
Synonyms: Sodium Hyposulfite; Disodium Salt Pentahydrate; Disodium Thiosulfate Pentahydrate.
Company Identification: Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
 
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
10102-17-7 Sodium Thiosulfate, Pentahydrate 100 unlisted
Hazard Symbols: None listed.
Risk Phrases: None listed.
Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: colorless to white solid. Caution! May cause eye and skin irritation. Hygroscopic. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: No data found.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause irritation and/or dermatitis.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal decomposition products.
Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
-------------------------->Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from strong acids. Store protected from moisture.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
 
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Sodium Thiosulfate, Pentahydrate none listed none listed none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: Sodium Thiosulfate, Pentahydrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR §1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: colorless to white
Odor: odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 48.5 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: > 45 deg C
Solubility: 680 G/L WATER (20°C)
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.7290g/cm3
Molecular Formula: Na2O3S2.5H2O
Molecular Weight: 248.18
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, acids, strong oxidants, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Moisture, strong acids, strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, hydrogen sulfide, sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 10102-17-7: WE6660000
LD50/LC50: Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 10102-17-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 10102-17-7 is not on the TSCA Inventory. It is a hydrate and exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA

Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 10102-17-7 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:

Safety Phrases:
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10102-17-7: 0
Canada - DSL/NDSL
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Exposure Limits
Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #3 Date: 8/02/2000
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