SODIUM CHLORITE, ANHYDROUS,

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H310, H314, H330, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust Category 2 and mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Category 1 Irritation

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Primary hazards: May intensify fire; oxidizer. Specific hazards: No data available.