Sodium chlorite, technical grade

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H272, H301, H310, H314, H341, H371, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid No information available Odorless Emergency Overview Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Hygroscopic. May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause damage to organs. Harmful to aquatic life. May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Fatal in contact with skin. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 2 Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H371 - May cause damage to organs H310 - Fatal in contact with skin 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 P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P283 - Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing P284 - Wear respiratory protection

Response

P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P306 + P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P353 - Rinse skin with water or shower P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

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 approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Hygroscopic. Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause damage to organs. Fatal in contact with skin.

Environmental hazards

Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids Category 2 Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity