General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2026-02-26
Product name
Sodium Nitrate food grade E251
Product Synonyms
sodium nitrate
Chemical name
sodium nitrate
CAS No.
7631-99-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Raw material, process chemical, inorganic salts, Heat transfer agents, Agricultural industry, food additive(s), formulation agent
Emergency telephone
+27 11 203 2597, +49 180 2273-112
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Company Information
company name
BASF SE
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pss.monomers@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H303, H320
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Ox. Sol. 2 Acute Tox. 5 (oral) Eye Irrit. 2B For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16
2.2 Label elements
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H320 Causes eye irritation. H303 May be harmful if swallowed.
Prevention
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/… 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. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. 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 and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
2.3 Other hazards
According to UN GHS criteria 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.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to UN GHS criteria Ox. Sol. 2 Acute Tox. 5 (oral) Eye Irrit. 2B For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.
