Sodium Nitrite High Purity Grades and ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Classification (GHS-US)

Ox. Sol. 2 H272 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral) H301 Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Aquatic Chronic 1 H410

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US Labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS06 GHS07 GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking P220 - Keep/Store away from combustible materials, clothing. P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear eye protection, face protection, protective clothing, protective gloves. P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321 - Specific treatment (see Section 4). P330 - Rinse mouth. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P391 - Collect spillage. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container according to local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

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.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not available