Sodium Nitrite Reagent

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing Oxidizing solids, category 3 Toxic Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 3 Irritant Eye irritation, category 2A Oxid. Sol 3. AcTox. Oral 3. Eye. Irrit 2A. Aq. AcTox. 1.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction. Collect spillage. Store locked up. Dispose of contents and container as instructed in Section 13. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS C D1B D2B NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)