Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-555-9/7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2026-03-11
Product name
Sodium Nitrite FG 0,6% SiO2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Raw material, Intermediate, food additive(s), corrosion inhibitor, Surface
Emergency telephone
+27 11 203 2597, +49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
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, H301, H319, H400
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. 3 (oral) Eye Irrit. 2A Aquatic Acute 1 M-factor acute: 1 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. 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. According to UN GHS criteria Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: Sodium nitrite
2.3 Other hazards
According to UN GHS criteria 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.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to UN GHS criteria Ox. Sol. 2 Acute Tox. 3 (oral) Eye Irrit. 2A Aquatic Acute 1 M-factor acute: 1 For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.
