General Information
Revision date
2024-12-09
Product name
Sodium Nitrate
Product Synonyms
Chile saltpeter.; Cubic niter; Soda niter; Etabisulfite
CAS No.
7631-99-4
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
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Company Information
company name
Lab Alley, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep and store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wear protective gloves/protecting clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing; if irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. IN CASE OF FIRE: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
None identified.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Oxidizing Solids Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2
