General Information
Revision date
2021-01-05
Product name
Sodium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Chile saltpeter.; Cubic niter; Soda niter
CAS No.
7631-99-4
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Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Oxidizing solids Category 3 (H272)
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Signal word
Warning
Precautionary statements
P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
2.3 Other hazards
In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
