SODIUM NITRITE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHIMS / GHS Oxidizing solids category 3 Acute toxicity - Oral category 3 Serious eye damage/ Eye irritation category 2A

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H) H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing and combustible materials. P264 Wash the areas of the body that have been in contact with the product after handling. P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see section 4 of the SDS and on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water spray or alcohol-resistant foam, or dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations or contact a specialist waste disposal company. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Hazard pictograms

Other dangers NFPA (Risk: 0=No risk; 1=Slight; 2=Moderate; 3=Signifiant; 4=Extreme) Health 2 Fire 0 Reactivity 3 Special danger OX