Product Name: Menadione Sodium Bisulfite
Synonyms: Vitamin K3 sodium bisulfite, Menadione monosulfonate sodium
Chemical Formula: C11H8NaO5S
CAS Number: 130-37-0
Recommended Use: Nutritional supplement, chemical reagent
Manufacturer: Information typically available on product label
Emergency Contact: Local or national poison control center
Address: Manufacturer or distributor address on the packaging
Hazard Classification: Acute toxicity (oral), Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin and eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing, use personal protective equipment, wash hands thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Inhalation may cause respiratory issues, ingestion leads to nausea or vomiting, skin contact can result in redness, eye exposure irritates mucous membranes
Chemical Name: Menadione Sodium Bisulfite
Concentration: Over 97%
Impurities: Trace by-products from synthesis possible
Molecular Weight: 294.24 g/mol
Component Breakdown: Core ingredient with minimal contaminants
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, offer oxygen if breathing is difficult, seek medical advice
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash exposed skin with soap and plenty of water, obtain medical attention if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse with gentle stream of water for 15 minutes, consult eye specialist if discomfort remains
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, drink water to dilute, seek immediate medical care
Most Important Symptoms: Redness, coughing, agitation, headache, nausea, irritation
Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed: Symptomatic treatment, monitor respiratory and cardiovascular function
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes including sulfur oxides and sodium compounds under fire conditions
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective clothing
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Evacuate area, cool closed containers exposed to fire
Explosion Sensitivity: Dust may form explosive mixture with air if particles disperse
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust generation and inhalation, ventilate affected area, wear appropriate protective gear
Environmental Precautions: Prevent discharge into drains, watercourses, or soil
Methods for Clean-Up: Sweep up, place in closed containers, minimize dust, clean area with water and detergent, dispose in line with local rules
Emergency Procedures: Restrict access, alert emergency services if uncontrolled release
Safe Handling: Work in well-ventilated areas, minimize dust, keep containers tightly sealed, avoid droplets or spills, do not eat or drink during use
Storage Conditions: Store locked up, in cool, dry environment, protect from light, keep away from incompatible materials like strong acids, oxidizers or bases
Incompatible Materials: Acids, oxidizing agents, bases
Packaging Requirements: Airtight containers, clearly labeled
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH limits, minimize exposure using best practices
Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, and general room ventilation
Personal Protection: Protective goggles with side-shields, chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, latex), long-sleeved clothing, dust masks or respirators with P3 filter
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before eating or drinking, remove contaminated clothing immediately, maintain good workplace cleanliness
Appearance: Pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Faint, distinct odor
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: 5.5–7 (1% solution in water)
Melting Point: Decomposes before reaching clear melting point
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not flammable in solid state
Flammability: Not readily flammable
Explosive Limits: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Solubility: Freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in ethanol
Density: About 1.55 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Log Kow not available
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions of storage and use
Conditions to Avoid: High humidity, heat, direct sunlight, open flames
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, alkalis, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Sulfur oxides, sodium oxide, carbon oxides
Polymerization: Does not occur
Acute Toxicity: LD50 oral (rat): 200–500 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Can irritate skin after prolonged or repeated contact
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause eye irritation and redness
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not classified as a sensitizer
Mutagenicity: No data strongly indicating mutagenic effects
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Specific Target Organ Toxicity: Can affect liver and digestive tract at elevated exposure
Other Effects: High doses in animal studies show possible blood effects
Aquatic Toxicity: Potentially harmful to aquatic organisms, particularly fish and invertebrates
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be biodegradable in the environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Limited bioaccumulation forecast due to water solubility
Mobility in Soil: Readily mobile in water, weak absorption to soil particles
Other Adverse Effects: Prevent product from entering soil, waterways, or sewer systems
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of through licensed hazardous waste contractor, follow national, regional, or local regulations
Recommendation: Do not discharge to sewage system, incinerate at approved facility where permitted
Contaminated Packaging: Clean containers before recycling, dispose unused content as hazardous waste
Waste Code: Check local or national guidance, possible assignment as hazardous chemical waste
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Menadione Sodium Bisulfite, not regulated
Transport Hazard Classes: Not restricted
Packing Group: No specific assignment
Environmental Hazards: Avoid accidental release during transit
Special Precautions for User: Secure containers, protect from moisture, shield from excessive vibration and handling
OSHA: Product handled as hazardous based on toxicity profile
TSCA: Listed on the United States Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
EU Regulations: Meets REACH requirements, not considered PBT or vPvB
SARA: Not specifically listed under Title III, Section 313
Canadian Regulation: DSL listed
Other Information: Product labeling must align with GHS requirements, ensure compliance with labeling and workplace safety standards