Sodium Nitrite HQ free flowing (non-food grade)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising solids: Cat.2 Acute toxicity: Cat.3 (oral) Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Cat.2A Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute: Cat.1 M-factor acute: 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P273 Avoid release to the environment. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P391 Collect spillage. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use … to extinguish.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary statements

(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered.