General Information
Revision date
2017-10-10
Product name
Sodium nitrate
CAS No.
7631-99-4
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for Human or Animal Drug Use
Icons in SDS
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H303, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Blood, Central nervous systemBlood, Central nervous system
WHMIS Classification
C Oxidizing Material Oxidizer D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate eye irritant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Health hazards
1 Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
1 QF26 Rev 2 1
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
