Sodium Nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H320, H341, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidizer

H320

Causes eye irritation

H341

Suspected of causing genetic defects

H370

Causes damage to organs

H372

Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H320 - Causes eye irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: blood H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: blood Precautionary statements-(Prevention) Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Precautionary statements-(Response) IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 Precautionary statements-(Storage) Store locked up Precautionary statements-(Disposal) • Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant Others

2.3 Other hazards

Not available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood Pictograms Signal word Danger Hazard statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H320 - Causes eye irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: blood H372 - Causes damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: blood