Sodium chlorite

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 3, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 2, Dermal Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Category 2, Blood Acute aquatic toxicity, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs (/$/*_ORGAN_REPEAT/$/) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. 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.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.