General Information
Revision date
2020-10-08
Product name
Sodium nitrate
CAS No.
7631-99-4
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887 CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
SIGMA-ALDRICH CANADA LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) (SOR/2015-17) Oxidizing solids (Category 3), H272 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
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. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
