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Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).
CAS number
7631-90-5
UN number
UN2693
Hazard class · packing group
8 · PG III
Structure
Structure · PubChem
Grade
ACS · 10%
Signal word
Danger
Hazards
CorrosiveIrritant / harmfulEUH031 H302 H318
Proper shipping name
Bisulfites, aqueous solutions, n.o.s.
Answer summary
Sodium Bisulfite 10% ACS Grade is regulated for transport under DOT 49 CFR — see the shipping classification below.
Section 1
Identification
Product Identifier
Sodium Bisulfite 10% ACS Grade
Grade
ACS
Concentration
10%
CAS Number
7631-90-5
Molecular Weight
104.06 g/mol
Manufacturer
Alliance Chemical 204 South Edmond Street, Taylor, TX 76574
Emergency Phone
Chemtel 1-800-255-3924 (24/7)
Recommended Use
Industrial / laboratory chemical. See Section 7.
Restrictions on Use
No restrictions identified beyond the conditions of safe use in Sections 7 and 8.
Section 2
Hazard Identification
CorrosiveIrritant / harmful
Classification
Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4
Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
EUH031Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
H302Harmful if swallowed
H318Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary Statements
P264Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection.
P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.
P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P330Rinse mouth.
P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations.
Classification, hazard (H) and precautionary (P) statements and pictograms per OSHA HCS 2024 (29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendices A–C), aligned with GHS Rev. 7.
Section 3
Composition / Information on Ingredients
Composition and information on ingredients
Component
CAS No.
Formula
Concentration
Sodium Bisulfite 10% ACS Grade
7631-90-5
—
10% (w/w)
Concentrations are nominal; lot-specific values appear on the Certificate of Analysis. Components not contributing to classification are omitted.
Section 4
First-Aid Measures
Eyes
Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention immediately.
Skin
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing. Wash with soap. Get medical attention immediately.
Inhalation
Move person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion
Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately.
Most Important Symptoms and Effects
Eye contact causes serious eye damage: pain, redness and corneal injury, which may be permanent.
Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain; larger amounts may cause systemic poisoning.
Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment
Immediate medical attention is required after eye contact; eye damage may continue after exposure ends.
Section 5
Fire-Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray. Use water spray to cool containers.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Fire may release corrosive and toxic gases. Containers may rupture when heated.
Protective Equipment
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Sulfur dioxide on heating or contact with acids; sulfur oxides in a fire.
Section 6
Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions
Use PPE as described in Section 8. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Hazard-Specific Precautions
Do not touch spilled material without protective equipment. Neutralize residue only with a method suitable for the material, then collect.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent leakage or spillage from entering drains, sewers, or waterways.
Containment & Cleanup
Absorb with inert material. Collect in appropriate waste container. Dispose per applicable regulations.
Section 7
Handling and Storage
Safe Handling
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed when not in use.
Safe Storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Use corrosion-resistant containers. Keep away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Keep containers tightly closed.
Specific Storage Precautions
Keep tightly closed in a cool, ventilated area in polyethylene, fiberglass or stainless-steel containers, away from acids and oxidizers. Protect from freezing (crystallizes near 5 °C).
Section 8
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Occupational Exposure Limits
Occupational exposure limits
Limit
Value
NIOSH REL
5 mg/m³ TWA
Engineering Controls
Use adequate ventilation. Provide eyewash stations and quick-drench showers accessible to areas of use.
Eye/Face Protection
Wear chemical safety goggles or face shield.
Skin Protection
Wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection
Use NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or irritation occurs.
Exposure limits sourced from NIOSH Pocket Guide, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000 and ACGIH TLVs.
Section 9
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance
Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid with sulfur odor
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
No data available
pH
No data available
Melting Point / Freezing Point
No data available
Boiling Point
No data available
Flash Point
No data available
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available
Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits
No data available
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Vapor Density
No data available
Relative Density
No data available
Solubility
No data available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)
No data available
Auto-ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Viscosity
No data available
Particle Characteristics
Not applicable
Values shown reflect product-specific canonical data. Lot-specific ranges may vary; see the Certificate of Analysis for the shipped lot.
Section 10
Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
Not reactive under normal conditions of use and storage.
Chemical Stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing conditions.
Conditions to Avoid
Contact with acids; elevated temperature; prolonged exposure to air (slowly oxidizes to sulfate); freezing.
Sulfur dioxide on heating or contact with acids; sulfur oxides in a fire.
Section 11
Toxicological Information
See Section 2 for GHS hazard classification.
Likely Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion.
Symptoms
Eye contact causes serious eye damage: pain, redness and corneal injury, which may be permanent.
Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain; larger amounts may cause systemic poisoning.
Delayed and Chronic Effects
No delayed or chronic effects identified beyond the classification in Section 2.
Numerical Measures of Toxicity
No data available
Carcinogen Classification
Carcinogen classification
Agency
Status
IARC
Group 3 — not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Sodium bisulfite; IARC agent: Bisulfites, Vol. 54).
NTP
Not listed as carcinogen.
OSHA
Not listed as carcinogen.
Section 12
Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Daphnia EC50: ~ 102 mg/L (100 h, Daphnia magna — 100-h toxicity threshold (non-standard window)); Fish LC50: 240 mg/L (96 h, Gambusia affinis, turbid water 17–22 °C)
Persistence & Degradability
Not persistent (inorganic; bisulfite oxidizes to sulfate); raises aquatic COD — Rapid biological decomposition (oxidizes to sulfate)
Bioaccumulative Potential
Not Available
Mobility in Soil
Slight soil absorption/mobility
Section 13
Disposal Considerations
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Do not dispose of into drains or waterways.
If discarded, this material may be a corrosive hazardous waste (EPA RCRA D002, 40 CFR 261.22): aqueous with pH ≤ 2 or ≥ 12.5, or a liquid that corrodes steel at more than 6.35 mm per year. The waste generator must make the final hazardous-waste determination.
Section 14
Transport Information
US DOT (49 CFR)
UN Number
UN2693
Proper Shipping Name
Bisulfites, aqueous solutions, n.o.s.
Hazard Class
8
Packing Group
III
IMDG / IATA classifications may differ from US DOT. Verify current regulations before international shipment.
Section 15
Regulatory Information
Regulatory inventory listings
Inventory / List
Status
California Proposition 65
Not listed
US EPA TSCA Active Inventory
Listed
EPCRA SARA 313 (TRI)
Not listed
SARA 311/312 hazard categories correspond to the GHS classification in Section 2. Data retrieved as of: California Proposition 65 2026-10-02; US EPA TSCA Active Inventory 2026-10-02; EPCRA SARA 313 (TRI) 2026-10-02.
Section 16
Other Information
Revision Date
Format
16-section format per OSHA HCS 2024 (29 CFR 1910.1200, Appendix D), aligned with GHS Rev. 7.
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Alliance Chemical, 204 South Edmond Street, Taylor, TX 76574. Published by Alliance Chemical from first-party canonical product data. Our authority is hands-on chemical handling, DOT/GHS-compliant shipping, and government-registered distribution — not bench chemistry. This Safety Data Sheet is prepared from the regulatory data on file for this product.