Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
Acute Tox.: Cat. 3 (oral
General Information
Version
5.0
Revision date
2025-09-12
Product name
Sodium Nitrite FG 0,6% SiO2
Substance name
02.08.2026
Emergency telephone
+63 2 8831 5576, +49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF Philippines, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
psr.ph@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H319, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
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/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing 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 water spray for extinction.
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
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.
