Sodium chlorite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H310, H314, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure Category 2 (spleen) Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 1 aquatic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H373 May cause damage to organs (spleen) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Supplemental label elements

AUH032 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. AUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe dust. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this prod- uct. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing.

Response

P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P306 + P360 IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately con- taminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P371 + P380 + P375 In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing solids : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation : Sub-category 1B Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 (spleen) icity - repeated exposure Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard