Ultra Blak OX

OSHA HCS Classification

Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation - Category 2A Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute - Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Chronic - Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

Collect spillage. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Specific treatment (see label).

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

May irritate mouth, esophagus and stomach. Although small quantities are used in food preparation, swallowing moderate amounts of sodium nitrite can result in serious toxic effects including death. Effects include nausea, weakness, cyanosis (blue skin), collapse and coma, possibly leading to death. Sodium nitrite interferes with the blood’s ability to transport oxygen.