Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
(W/W) >= 30.0 - <= 60.0%
General Information
Version
4.0
Revision date
2025-12-23
Product name
Sodium Nitrite Solution N 40%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
industrial chemicals
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Raw material; Intermediate; corrosion inhibitor; Surface treatment agent
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H319, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Acute toxicity Eye Irrit. 2A Eye irritation Aquatic Acute 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute
Hazard statements
H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear eye protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth. P391 Collect spillage. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
No specific dangers known, if the regulations/notes for storage and handling are considered. 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.
