CALCIUM NITRITE SOLUTION

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview This product is a clear, light-yellow to colorless solution with a slight sweet odor. This product may cause methemoglobinemia upon ingestion characterized by cyanosis, headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, stupor, coma and rarely death. This product is irritating to the eyes, respiratory system and skin. This product is an aqueous solution which will not burn. However, if evaporated to dryness this product is an oxidizer and can sustain combustion.

Potential health effects

Eyes Contact with the eyes can cause moderate irritation. Symptoms may include discomfort or pain and redness. Severe over exposure can result in swelling of the conjunctiva along with tissue damage which may lead to blindness. Skin This product is irritating to the skin. Depending on the duration of contact, symptoms will include reddening, discomfort, irritation, and possible tissue damage. Repeated contact with this material may produce dermatitis. Ingestion This product may be harmful or fatal if swallowed. If ingested, this product will immediately cause burns to the mouth, throat, esophagus and possibly the digestive tract. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. This product may cause methemoglobinemia upon ingestion characterized by cyanosis, headache, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, stupor, coma and rarely death. Inhalation This product is irritating to the respiratory system. Inhalation of vapors or mists of the product can cause sneezing, coughing and difficulty breathing.

HMIS® ratings

Health 2 Fire 1

Physical hazards

0 Pers. Prot. Safety glasses, impervious gloves, protective clothing Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard