Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2022-03-31
Product name
Sodium Chlorite Solution 26%-40%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Generation of chlorine dioxide for use as a disinfectant, or for use as an oxidant. Bleaching of textiles and other fibers
Manufacturer Name
ERCO Worldwide LP
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ERCO Worldwide LP
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productinfo@ercoworldwide.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H318, H331, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
None
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Serious eye damage Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure (blood, kidneys, liver, spleen) Skin corrosive Category 1B
Environmental hazards
Not currently regulated by the Canadian Hazardous Products Regulation (WHMIS 2015), refer to Section 12 for additional information.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes serious eye damage. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (blood, kidneys, liver, spleen). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mists, vapours, spray. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor, Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (or shower). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and containers in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Contact with some metals will generate flammable hydrogen gas.
Classified (HNOC)
Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis. Contact with acids or reducing agents will generate toxic chlorine dioxide gas. If Sodium Chlorite dries on some types of fire-retardant clothing it is known to cause an exothermic reaction. The reaction has been known to cause burns to skin. Nomex appears to be the only material not to experience this reaction.
Additional information
Not applicable.
