General Information
Revision date
2017-08-28
Product name
SODIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
NaNO3, Chile saltpeter, Chilean saltpetre, nitrate of soda, nitric acid sodium salt, soda niter, RIX-13, cubic niter, sodium saltpeter, sodium nitrate ACS
Chemical name
sodium nitrate
CAS No.
7631-99-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
pottery. Manufacture of nitric acid. Preservative in preserved and cured meats. [~Dye ~]
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Company Information
company name
Bio-Strategy Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@bio-strategy.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H315, H319, H335, H341, H351, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Oxidizing Solid Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2, Carcinogenicity Category 2, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Acute Aquatic Hazard [1] Category 3 *LIMITED EVIDENCE Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life *LIMITED EVIDENCE
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
