Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
>= 60 - <= 100
General Information
Version
6.8
Revision date
2025-11-07
Product name
Sodium nitrite
CAS No.
7632-00-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H319, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
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. 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.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. 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 ad- vice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. 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 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard
