Sodium Nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H341, H361, H362, H370, H373, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS classification Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (additional) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Category 2 blood Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Pictograms

Signal word

Danger Hazard statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H301 - Toxic if swallowed H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H362 - May cause harm to breast-fed children H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: blood H373 - May cause 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 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment 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 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Collect spillage 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 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 (additional) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Category 1 blood Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Category 2 blood Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Pictograms Signal word Danger Hazard statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H301 - Toxic if swallowed H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H362 - May cause harm to breast-fed children H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H370 - Causes damage to the following organs: blood H373 - May cause damage to the following organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: blood