Sodium Nitrite Solution, Technical (CHE-2022S)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H319, H400

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Exposure may aggravate those with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. 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. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute toxicity(oral), category 4;H302 Harmful if swallowed Serious eye damage / eye irritation, Causes serious eye irritation category 2A;H319 Aquatic toxicity (acute), category Very toxic to aquatic life 1;H400

2.2 Label elements

Warning H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

[[Prevention]:]] 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, and face protection.

Response

[[Response]:]] P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER, doctor or physician if you feel unwell. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P330 Rinse mouth. P337+313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

[[Storage]:]] No GHS storage statements

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/vPvM chemicals. This product contains no endocrine disrupting chemicals. Does not contain component(s) that meet a 'definition' of per & poly fluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) per the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) list of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity(oral), category 4;H302 Harmful if swallowed. Serious eye damage / eye irritation, Causes serious eye irritation. category 2A;H319 Aquatic toxicity (acute), category Very toxic to aquatic life. 1;H400