Sodium Nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

d ~ GHS03 Flame over circle Ox. Sol. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. d ~ GHS07 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

2.2 Label elements

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

Hazard pictograms

d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS03 GHS06 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.

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. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. 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 3 Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 3 Reactivity = 3

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable