CL2873

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL - CATEGORY 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. SKIN IRRITATION - CATEGORY 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. EYE IRRITATION - CATEGORY 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY - CATEGORY 1B H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC H402 Harmful to aquatic life. ENVIRONMENT - ACUTE - CATEGORY 3

Precautionary statements

NANO2 WARNING: Contains sodium nitrite. Signs and symptoms of nitrite poisioning include methemoglobinemia, nausea, dizziness, increased heart rate, hypotension, fainting and, possibly anoxic shock. The recommended treatment for ingestion of sodium nitrite is intravenous methylene blue. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.