Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
40-60 60-80
General Information
Revision date
2015-03-25
Product name
ACTIVATOR SN (DRY); ACTIVATOR SN (WET)
Manufacturer Name
HarbisonWalker International
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
HarbisonWalker International
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H300, H319, H330, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 2 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Fatal if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Fatal if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.
Response
If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.