Sodium Nitrite Reagent

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing Oxidizing solids, category 3 Toxic Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 3 Irritant Eye irritation, category 2A Oxid. Sol 3 AcTox. Oral 3 Eye. Irrit 2A Aq. AcTox. 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Toxic if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation May cause cancer Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand Keep out of reach of children Read label before use Use personal protective equipment as required Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Wash skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction Collect spillage Store locked up Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13 7632-00-0 : The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizing with the category 3. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS C D1B D2B NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)