Sodium Nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H319

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]] Classification of the substance or mixture

Product definition

Mono-constituent substance Classification according to UK CLP/GHS Ox. Sol. 3, H272 Eye Irrit. 2, H319

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS07

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidiser. Causes serious eye irritation. : H272, H319 (Code)

Prevention

Wear protective gloves > 8 hours (breakthrough time) nitrile rubber. Wear protective clothing. Wear eye or face protection. Wear hearing protection. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

Response

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 or attention.

Storage

Not applicable.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Hazardous Ingredients

sodium nitrate

Precautionary statements

P280, P210, P220, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P313, P501 (Code)

2.3 Other hazards

Product meets the criteria PBT P B T vPvB vP vB

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Additional information

Mixing of chemicals may create a reaction hazardous to one’s health, to the environment, or a potential fire hazard.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Product definition : Mono-constituent substance Classification according to UK CLP/GHS Ox. Sol. 3, H272 Eye Irrit. 2, H319