BIOLAB INC -- BIOGUARD CHEM-OUT  -- 6810-00N066181
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BIOGUARD CHEM-OUT
MSDS Date:01/15/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N066181
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIOLAB INC
Box:1489
City:DECATUR
State:GA
ZIP:30031
Country:US
Info Phone Num:810-751-3318
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:IO179
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIO-LAB
Address:627 E COLLEGE AVE
Box:1489
City:DECATUR
State:GA
ZIP:30031
Country:US
Phone:800-600-4523
CAGE:54760
Company Name:BIOLAB INC
Box:1489
City:DECATUR
State:GA
ZIP:30031
Country:US
Phone:404-378-1753
CAGE:IO179

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM SULFITE (2:1); (SODIUM SULFITE)
CAS:7757-83-7
RTECS #:WE2150000
Fraction by Wt: 90%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE & CHRONIC: VERY TOXIC IF
    INGESTED.  INHALATION OF DUST OR MIST MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY
    TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/LG VOLUMES OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    CONTACT PHYS. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,
    CONTACT PHYS. INGEST:VERY TOXIC IF INGESTED. IF INGESTED, & VICTIM
    IS CONS CIOUS, IMMED GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER & INDUCE VOMIT. CONT
    PHYS. INHAL:INHAL OF DUST/MIST MAY IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IF
    INHAL, REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. IF SYMP PERSIST, CONT PHYS.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP INTO CLEAN, EMPTY CNTNR & COVER.
    REMAINING RESIDUE MAY BE FLUSHED INTO SEWER WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE, AWAY FROM
    ACIDS/OXIDIZERS. KEEP CNTNR CLSD. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:BEFORE USING ANY PRODUCT READ LABEL.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXCESSIVE DUSTING/MISTING OCCURS, NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD AIR SUPPLIED RESP IS ADVISED. ENGINEERING/ADMINISTRATIVE
    CONTROLS SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.
Ventilation:RPOVIDE ADEQ MECH (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST) VENTTO
    PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE TO DUST OR MIST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR VINYL GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGG .
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER OR VINYL APRON IS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR POWDER; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURE, POOR VENTILATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SULFUR DIOXIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE IN LG VOL OF WATER, NEUT W/ACID, &
    FLUSH TO SEWER W/LG QTYS OF WATER, IF ALLOWED BY LOCAL REGS.
    CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ASSISTANCE. DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULAT IONS .

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