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Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)
Chemical Name
Sodium Metabisulfite

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

food additive(s) inorganic reducing agents; initial product for chemical syntheses; process chemical

Uses advised against

Not intended for sale to or use by the general public.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

B

BASF CORPORATION

manufacturer

100 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ 07932, USA

+1 973 245-6000

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

1-800-424-9300

24 Hour

BASF HOTLINE

1-800-832-HELP (4357)

24 Hour

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4
Eye Dam. Cat. 1
Aquatic Acute Cat. 3

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear eye and face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Sodium metabisulfite 7681-57-4 75 - 100% No
sodium sulphite 7757-83-7 3% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If difficulties occur after dust has been inhaled, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention. After inhalation of decomposition products: Immediately administer a corticosteroid from a controlled/metered dose inhaler. Seek medical attention.

Skin contact

Wash thoroughly with soap and water

Eye contact

Hold eyes open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion

Immediately rinse mouth and then drink 200-300 ml of water, seek medical attention.

Immediate Medical Attention

Seek medical attention.

Medical Treatment

Treat according to symptoms (decontamination, vital functions)

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

water spray, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder

Unsuitable media

water jet

Specific hazards

Sulphur dioxide, The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released if the product is involved in a fire.

Instructions

Use extinguishing measures to suit surroundings.

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical-protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and clothing. Use personal protective clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation.

Environmental

Do not discharge into drains/surface waters/groundwater. Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil. Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water.

Cleanup methods

placed in suitable containers for disposal.

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

S

Sodium metabisulfite

CAS: 7681-57-4

S

Sodium Sulfite anhydrous photo, non food grade

CAS: 7757-83-7

S

Sodium bisulfite

CAS: 7631-90-5

S

Sodium bisulfite

CAS: 7631-90-5

P

Potassium metabisulfite

CAS: 16731-55-8

P

Potassium metabisulfite

CAS: 16731-55-8

S

Sodium sulfite

CAS: 7757-83-7

S

Sodium sulfite

CAS: 7757-83-7

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Storage

Keep away from heat. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep container dry. The product consumes oxygen. Danger of lack of oxygen in containers and tanks.

Hygiene

Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Fire prevention

The substance/product is non-combustible. No special precautions necessary.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
white to slightly yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
powder, crystalline
Odor
faint odour, of sulfur dioxide
Odor Threshold
Not determined due to potential health hazard by inhalation.
Ph
4.0 - 4.8 (pH Meter) (5 % (m), 20 °C)
Melting Point
> 150 °C The substance / product (other) decomposes.
Boiling Point
The substance / product decomposes therefore not determined.
Flash Point
not applicable, the product is a solid
Freezing Point
not applicable
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
The product is a non-volatile solid.
Vapor Pressure
The vapour pressure of the aqueous solution consists of the partial pressure for water and the partial pressure for sulphur dioxide.
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
1,000 - 1,200 kg/m3
Density
2.36 g/cm3 (20 °C) (OECD Guideline 109)
Flammability
not flammable (other)
Upper Explosive Limit
For solids not relevant for classification and labelling.
Lower Explosive Limit
For solids not relevant for classification and labelling.
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Decomposition Temperature
150 °C
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
not applicable
Solubility In Water
667 g/l (25 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
not applicable, the product is a solid
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is stable if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated.

Reactivity

No hazardous reactions if stored and handled as prescribed/indicated. Oxidizing properties: Based on its structural properties the product is not classified as oxidizing.

Hazardous reactions

Reacts with nitrites. Reacts with nitrates. Reacts with oxidizing agents. Generation of sulphur dioxide upon exposure to acids. (or conditions.) The product consumes oxygen.

Avoid

Avoid humidity. avoid atmospheric oxygen

Incompatible

nitrites, nitrates, oxidizing agents, acids

Decomposition

Sulphur dioxide

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity Assessment of aquatic toxicity: Acutely harmful for aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations. Toxicity to fish

Acutely harmful for aquatic organisms. The inhibition of the degradation activity of activated sludge is not anticipated when introduced to biological treatment plants in appropriate low concentrations.

Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity LC50 (96 h) 316 mg/l, Leuciscus idus (DIN 38412 Part 15, static) The details of the toxic effect relate to the nominal concentration. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition.

12.1 Toxicity

## Aquatic invertebrates EC50 (48 h) 89 mg/l, Daphnia magna (Directive 79/831/EEC, static) Nominal concentration.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

12.4 Mobility in soil

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

12.7 Other adverse effects

12.1 Toxicity

## Aquatic plants EC50 (72 h) 43.8 mg/l (growth rate), algae (other, static) Nominal concentration.

12.1 Toxicity

Chronic toxicity to fish: No observed effect concentration (34 d) > 316 mg/l, Brachydanio rerio (OECD Guideline 210, Flow through.) The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition.

12.1 Toxicity

Chronic toxicity to aquatic invertebrates No observed effect concentration (21 d) > 10 mg/l, Daphnia magna (OECD Guideline 202, part 2, semistatic) Nominal concentration.

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity to microorganisms: OECD Guideline 209 aquatic, activated sludge of a predominantly domestic sewage/No observed effect concentration (3 h): > 1,000 mg/l. The product has not been tested. The statement has been derived from substances/products of a similar structure or composition.

Persistence and degradability

Assessment biodegradation and elimination (H2O): Inorganic product which cannot be eliminated from water by biological purification processes. Assessment of stability in water: According to structural properties, hydrolysis is not expected/probable. Study scientifically not justified.

Bioaccumulative potential

Assessment bioaccumulation potential: Accumulation in organisms is not to be expected. Bioaccumulation potential: Study scientifically not justified.

Mobility in soil

The substance will not evaporate into the atmosphere from the water surface. Adsorption to solid soil phase is not expected.

The substance is not expected to evaporate from the water surface or adsorb to the solid soil phase.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Disposal

Dispose of in accordance with national, state and local regulations. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Assessment of the hazard classes according to UN GHS criteria (most recent version): Acute Tox. 4 (oral), Eye Dam./Irrit. 1, Aquatic Acute 3. NFPA Hazard codes: Health: 3, Fire: 0, Reactivity: 0.

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed

NFPA Hazard codes: Health: 3, Fire: 0, Reactivity: 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)?

Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223) is a solid with white to slightly yellow color. It has faint odour, of sulfur dioxide odor.

What is Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223) used for?

food additive(s) inorganic reducing agents; initial product for chemical syntheses; process chemical

What are the hazard statements for Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

What is the melting point of Sodium Metabisulfite food grade (E223)?

The melting point is > 150 °C The substance / product (other) decomposes. and the boiling point is The substance / product decomposes therefore not determined..