SODIUM NITRATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H315, H319, H335, H341, H351, H402

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 2 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Eye Irritation Category 2A, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), [1] Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Oxidizing Solid Category 2, Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2, Carcinogenicity Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water spray/fog for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.