WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC. -- SODIUM BISULFATE  -- 6810-00D003523
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BISULFATE
MSDS Date:09/30/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003523
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-359-2502
Emergency Phone Num:716-226-6177/334-4222/800-424-9300
Preparer's Name:ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI
CAGE:EO227
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:716-359-2502
CAGE:EO227
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE
CAS:7681-38-1
RTECS #:VZ1860000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS NOT KNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- CORROSIVE. EYES/SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION & BURNS. INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION:MAY BE FATAL  IF SWALLOWED. CAN CAUSE
    SEVERE BURNS, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS,
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC-UNK.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE. SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS, HEADACHE,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
    TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF
    NEEDED. ORAL:DO  NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE
    AMOUNT OF WATER. FOLLOW WITH MILK OF MAGNESIA, VEGETABLE OIL OR
    BEATEN EGGS. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. REACTS WITH WATER OR STEAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. SEE 1990 EMERGENCY RESPONSE
    GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.5, GUIDE NO 60.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS HIGHLY TOXIC GASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE AREA.
    SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER. DISSOLVE IN WATER.
    NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH AND FLUSH TO SEWER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF
    WATER, IF PERMITTED.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN
    DRY PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. DO NOT GENERATE DUST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST,
    MIST OR FUMES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING. FOR  LABORATORY USE ONLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF DUSTY CONDITIONS
    PREVAIL, WORK IN VENTILATION HOOD OR WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED DUST
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, RUBBER APRON, EYE WASH
    FOUNTAIN, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING/SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:598F,314C
Spec Gravity:2.435
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:54% @ 68F (20C)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER - ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALKALIES, WATER
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE (SULFURIC ACID IS LIBERATED ON
    CONTACT).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DISSOLVE IN WATER.
    NEUTRALIZE AND FLUSH TO SEWER IF ALLOWED.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.