SODIUM CHLORITE,

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 and Category 2 mist) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 B. Warning label items including precautionary statement

Contains

SODIUM CHLORITE o Pictogram

Signal word

Danger o Hazard Statement(s): 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

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P361+P364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: 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. C. Other hazards not included in No data available. the hazard category criteria (e.g. dust explosion hazard)