Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-555-9/7632-00-0
Name of the chemical
Sodium nitrite
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2026-03-06
Product name
Sodium Nitrite
CAS No.
7632-00-0
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Any use carrying a risk of direct contact with eyes/skin where workers are exposed without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) Any use involving significant release of aerosol, vapour or dust in the breathing zone of workers where they are exposed without suitable respiratory protective equipment (RPE) Processes involving extreme heat use advised against
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Nexchem Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@nexchem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to GB-CLP: Ox. Sol. 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Label elements Labelling according to GB-CLP The substance is classified and labelled according to the GB CLP regulation
Hazard pictograms
GHS03 GHS06 GHS09
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from combustible materials. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P330 Rinse mouth. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.
PBT Substances
Not applicable.
vPvB Substances
Not applicable.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to GB-CLP: Ox. Sol. 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Aquatic Acute 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
