General Information
Version
5.0
Product name
Sodium Nitrate food grade E251
Chemical name
nitrate
CAS No.
7631-99-4
Emergency telephone
+1 289 360-1300, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H320
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2022-272)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Ox. Sol. 2 Oxidising solids Eye Irrit. 2B Eye irritation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H320 Causes eye irritation.
Prevention
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. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
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. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray for extinction.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
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.
