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Janet Galpin wrote: I presume Sodium metabisulphite is fairly harmless but wouldn't qualify as organic. What would organic wine-makers use to sterilise their equipment? Janet G Fairly harmless?? Not according to the chemical industry. SAFETY DATA SHEET SODIUM METABISULPHITE Page 1 Issued: 25/09/2002 Revision No: 1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING Product name: SODIUM METABISULPHITE Use / description of product: Harmful. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Main hazards: Harmful if swallowed. Risk of serious damage to eyes. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (SYMPTOMS) Skin contact: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact. Eye contact: There may be irritation and redness. Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat. There may be difficulty swallowing. Nausea and stomach pain may occur. There may be vomiting. Inhalation: Absorption through the lungs can occur causing symptoms similar to those of ingestion. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES (ACTION) Skin contact: Wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible. Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor. |
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