Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-555-9/7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
(W/W) >= 35 % - < 50 %
General Information
Version
3.0
Revision date
2025-09-23
Product name
Sodium Nitrite solution S 37%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical
Emergency telephone
+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
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H319, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Eye Irrit. 2A Aquatic 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)
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 and face 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 If eye irritation persists: P311 Call a POISON CENTER or physician.
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
Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Acute Tox. 4 (oral) Eye Irrit. 2A Aquatic Acute 1 For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.
