SODIUM CHLORITE, ANHYDROUS, FLAKES

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) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

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

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220: Keep away from clothing and other 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/doctor. 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 person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or 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.