Sodium Nitrite, High Purity Special Granular Grade

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Ingestion may cause methemoglobinemia. Initial manifestation of methemoglobinemia is cyanosis, characterized by navy lips, tongue and mucous membranes, with skin color being slate grey. Further manifestation is characterized by headache, weakness, dyspnea, dizziness, stupor, respiratory distress and death due to anoxia. If ingested, nitrates may be reduced to nitrites by bacteria in the digestive tract. Signs and symptoms of nitrite poisoning include methemoglobinemia, nausea, dizziness, increased heart rate, hypotension, fainting and, possibly shock. Exposure may aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solid, category 3; H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. Acute toxicity(oral), category 3; H301 Toxic if swallowed. Serious eye damage / eye irritation, category 2; Causes serious eye irritation. H319 Aquatic toxicity (acute), category 1; H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

2.2 Label elements

Danger H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Prevention]:]] P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves, eye protection, face protection.

Response

Response]:]] P330 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. P301+310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER, doctor or physician. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. P370+378 In case of fire: Use extinguishing media listed in section 5 of SDS for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

Storage]:]] P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

Disposal]:]] P501 Dispose of contents or container in accordance with local and national regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

This product contains no PBT/vPvB chemicals. This product contains no endocrine disrupting chemicals.