Sodium chlorite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H312, H330

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to the United Nations GHS Oxidising Solids, Category 1 H271 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 2 H330 Full text of H-statements: see section 16

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to the United Nations GHS

Hazard pictograms

Signal word (GHS-ZA) : Danger

Hazard statements

H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser H301 - Toxic if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H330 - Fatal if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 - Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P283 - Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing. P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear supplied-Air Respirator (SAR). P301+P316 - IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P306+P360 - IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. P316 - Get emergency medical help immediately. P317 - Get medical help. P320 - Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P330 - Rinse mouth. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. P371+P380+P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P420 - Store separately. P501 - Dispose of contents and container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

Fatal if inhaled,Toxic if swallowed,Harmful in contact with skin

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to the United Nations GHS Oxidising Solids, Category 1 H271 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 2 H330 Full text of H-statements: see section 16