Sodium nitrite

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (oral) Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye Category 2A irritation Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity (effects Additional category on or via lactation) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (blood) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 2 (blood) (repeated exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 1 Aquatic chronic Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer Toxic if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause harm to breast-fed children Causes damage to organs (blood) May cause damage to organs (blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing. Wash hands, forearms and face 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 or doctor. 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: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.