Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
97-100%
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2020-10-03
Product name
Sodium Nitrite
CAS No.
7632-00-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H319, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
result in GHS classification: Hazard Classification Physical Hazards Oxidizing solids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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. Collect spillage.
Storage
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 None. result in GHS classification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards Oxidizing solids Category 2 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic Category 1 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment
