Technical Sodium Chlorite

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ******************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: White Physical State: Solid

Appearance/Odor

Flakes Chlorine

Signal word

DANGER DANGER

Health hazards

CORROSIVE TO EYES AND SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. FATAL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. FATAL IF INHALED. INHALATION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; BLOOD; SPLEEN; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; AND STOMACH THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPSOURE VIA ORAL ROUTE.

Physical hazards

STRONG OXIDIZER. Contact with other materials may cause fire or explosion. MAY BE CORROSIVE TO METALS. AQUATIC TOXICITY: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE, FOR ACUTE EXPOSURES. HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LONG LASTING EFFECTS, FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURES. Oxidizing Solid - Category 2 - May intensify fire; oxidizer Category 1 - May be corrosive to metals GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN: Category 1B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - EYE: Category 1 - Causes serious eye damage GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION: Category 2 - Fatal if inhaled GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL: Category 2 - Fatal in contact with skin GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL: Category 3 - Toxic if swallowed GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED Category 2 - May cause damage to blood, spleen, and EXPOSURE): stomach through prolonged or repeated exposure Not Otherwise Classified • NFPA Class 3 Oxidizer (Oxidizers that will cause a severe increase in the burning rate of the combustible materials with which they come into contact or that will undergo vigorous self-sustained decomposition due to contamination or exposure to heat)

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces - No smoking. Keep/ Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles or incompatible materials. Keep only in original container or container compatible with product (see Section 7 - Safe Storage Conditions). Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash skin and contaminated clothing thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection. - Prevention • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking • Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials • Keep only in original container or container compatible with product (see Section 7 - Safe Storage Conditions) • Do not breathe dust • Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing • Wash skin and contaminated clothing thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Avoid release to the environment • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection - Response • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • Specific treatment for oral ingestion (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) • IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water • IF EXPOSED (skin): Immediately call a POISON CENTER OR LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention • Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • IF INHALED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN • Specific treatment is urgent if inhaled (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • Specific treatment for skin contact (see First Aid information in Section 4 of the SDS) • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF EXPOSED (skin/eye): Immediately call a POISON CENTER OR PHYSICIAN • IF EXPOSED: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell • In case of fire: Use flooding with copious amounts of water to extinguish. Do not use ABC fire extinguishers. Do not use dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, or halogenated extinguishing agents • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage • Collect spillage - Storage • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed • Store in a secure manner • Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner - Disposal • Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations

Additional information

This material is corrosive and an oxidizer. This material's pH and oxidative action contribute to its health and physical hazards. ********************************************************************************************************************************

2.3 Other hazards

AQUATIC TOXICITY - ACUTE: Category 1 (Very toxic to aquatic life) - ACQUATIC TOXICITY - CHRONIC: Category 3 (Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects) (HNOC)-Health • Potential endocrine disruptor See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION _________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hazard pictograms

Oxidizer, Skull and Crossbones, Corrosion, Health hazard, Environmental hazard

Hazard statements

GHS - Physical Hazard Statement(s) • May intensify fire; oxidizer • May be corrosive to metals GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) - • Toxic if swallowed • Fatal in contact with skin • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Fatal if inhaled • May cause damage to blood, spleen, and stomach through prolonged or repeated exposure Additional Hazards - GHS Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC): • ACUTE AQUATIC HAZARD - CATEGORY 1: Very toxic to aquatic life • ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL: Category 5 (May be harmful if swallowed)