NITROGEN STANDARDS (As Nitrite), NITRITE STANDARDS (made with Sodium Nitrite), SODIUM NITRITE STANDARDS

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Non-flammable, non-toxic, non-corrosive. May cause irritation to the skin and eyes. Wash areas of contact with soap and water. Contains a minute amount of chloroform as a preservative. Chloroform is a possible carcinogen. Target Organs: eyes, skin. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, redness, pain, and tearing. Inhalation: Not likely to be hazardous by inhalation. Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation. Ingestion: Large doses may cause irritation to the mouth, esophagus and stomach. Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity: None IARC - Chloroform (Trichloromethane) is possibly carcinogenic to humans. NTP - Chloroform (Trichloromethane) - - Substances or groups of substances, and medical treatments which may reasonably be anticipated to be carcinogens. MSDS OSHA - No. Reproductive Information: Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Chloroform (Trichloromethane). Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium Nitrite. Teratology (Birth Defect) Information: Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Chloroform (Trichloromethane). Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Sodium Nitrite.