Safety Data Sheet

Sodium Thiosulfate, 50% (w/v)

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Sodium Thiosulfate, 50% (w/v)

Synonyms/Generic Names: Sodium hyposulfite, pentahydrate; Thiosulfuric acid, disodium salt,

Pentahydrate; Ametox; Anticlor

Product Number: 9713

Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use

Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.

N4335 Temkin Rd.
Columbus, WI. 53925

For More Information Call: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)

In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

OSHA Hazards: No known OSHA hazards.

Target Organs: None

Signal Word: None

Pictograms: None

GHS Classification:

Not a hazardous substance according to GHS.

GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:

Hazard Statements:
None

Precautionary Statements:
None

Potential Health Effects

Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

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NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings
Health 1 Health 1
Flammability 0 Fire 0
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Specific hazard Not Available Personal Not Available

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

EINECS# / Molecular
Component Weight % CAS # Formula
ELINCS# Weight
Sodium Thiosulfate 72-79 10102-17-7 N/A Na2S2O3*5H2O 248.18 g/mol

Water Balance 7732-18-5 231-791-2 H2O 18.00 g/mol

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention if necessary.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if necessary.
Skin Flush with plenty of water and wash using soap. Get medical attention if necessary.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention if necessary.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable (and unsuitable) Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire. Cool
extinguishing media unopened containers with water.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for firefighters clothing, including eye protection and boots.
Specific hazards arising from Emits toxic fumes (sodium oxides, sulfur oxides) under fire conditions.
the chemical (See also Stability and Reactivity section).

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Absorb spill with noncombustible absorbent material, then place in a
containment and cleaning up suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to
remove residual contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup
materials in accordance with regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of aerosols.

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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for
incompatibilities).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure controls: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Personal Protection
Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles. Use face shield if splashing is likely to occur.
Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an
approved respirator.
Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and apron or lab coat.
Other Not Available

Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Clear, colorless liquid.

Odor Not Available
Odor threshold Not Available
pH Not Available
Melting point/freezing point Not Available
Initial boiling point and boiling range Not Available
Flash point Not Flammable
Evaporation rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Explosive
Vapor pressure Not Available
Vapor density Not Available
Specific gravity 1.2884
Solubility (ies) Completely soluble in water.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available
Auto-ignition temperature Not Available
Decomposition temperature Not Available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Exposure to air.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents, sodium nitrate, iodides, silver salts,
mercury salts, lead.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Sodium oxides, sulfur oxides.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Skin Not Available
Eyes Not Available
Respiratory Not Available
Ingestion Not Available
Other LD50 Intravenous – rat - >2,500 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity
IARC No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified
as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Signs & Symptoms of Exposure
Skin Irritation, itchiness, redness.
Eyes Irritation, redness, tearing.
Respiratory Inflammation and swelling of the larynx and bronchi, spasm, chemical pneumonitis and
pulmonary edema, burning, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache.
Ingestion Nausea and vomiting.

Chronic Toxicity Not Available

Teratogenicity Not Available
Mutagenicity Not Available
Embryotoxicity Not Available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Not Available
Reproductive Toxicity Not Available
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization Not Available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Aquatic Vertebrate Not Available
Aquatic Invertebrate Not Available
Terrestrial Not Available

Persistence and Degradability Not Available

Bioaccumulative Potential Not Available
Mobility in Soil Not Available
PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available
Other Adverse Effects Not Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Residues Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary before
disposing of waste product or residue.

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 Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.

The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

US DOT Not Dangerous Goods

TDG Not Dangerous Goods
IMDG Not Dangerous Goods
Marine Pollutant No
IATA/ICAO Not Dangerous Goods

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory.
DSCL (EEC) All ingredients are listed on the DSCL inventory.
California Proposition 65 Not Listed
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 No SARA Hazards
SARA 312 No SARA Hazards
SARA 313 Not Listed
WHMIS Canada Not Listed

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date

Revision 1 02/28/2013

Revision 2 09/08/2016

Disclaimer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc. (“Columbus”) believes that the information herein is factual but is not intended to be all
inclusive. The information relates only to the specific material designated and does not relate to its use in combination with other
materials or its use as to any particular process. Because safety standards and regulations are subject to change and because Columbus
has no continuing control over the material, those handling, storing or using the material should satisfy themselves that they have current
information regarding the particular way the material is handled, stored or used and that the same is done in accordance with federal,
state and local law. COLUMBUS MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION)
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN OR WITH RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE.

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