Sodium Nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS03 Flame over circle Ox. Sol. 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS06

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

sodium nitrite

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Rinse mouth. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 3 Health = 2 2 0 Fire = 3 OX Reactivity = 0 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable