SODIUM NITRITE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CAS 7632-00-0 CEE 007-010-00-4 EINECS 231-555-9 REACH 01-2119471836-27-0000

Hazard pictograms

GHS03, GHS06, GHS09

Hazard categories

Ox. Sol. 2, Acute Tox. 3, Eye Irrit. 2, Aquatic Acute 1

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 - Toxic if swallowed. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. (1) The product has oxidizing properties can intensify fire. Toxic product: do not ingest. If brought into contact with eyes, the product, causes significant irritations which may last for more than 24 hours. The product is dangerous for the environment as it is very toxic to aquatic organisms. H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 - Toxic if swallowed. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. (1)

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008: Pictogram, Signal Word Code(s): GHS03, GHS06, GHS09 - Danger

Supplemental label elements

Code(s) not applicable

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P280+P283 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.

Response

P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P311 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, powder extinguisher or nebulized water to extinguish. P391 - Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 - Store locked up. P420 - Store away from other materials.

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

Substance/mixture meets the criteria for PBT/vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XIII. The use of this chemical agent involves the obligation of "risk assessment" by the employer in accordance with the provisions of Legislative Decree n. 81 April 9, 2008. Workers exposed to this chemical agent should not be subject to health surveillance if the results of the risk assessment show that, depending on the type and amount of hazardous chemical agent and the method and frequency of exposure to the agent, you only an "irrelevant risk" for the health and safety of workers and that the measures envisaged in the same legislative decree are sufficient to reduce the risk.