General Information
Revision date
2014-01-01
Product name
SODIUM NITRATE
CAS No.
7631-99-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial use in formulation of preparations, intermediate use and end-use in industrial settings Industrial end-use as energy storage salt
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Food additive, reagent in water treatment, ingredient in drain cleaners, professional and consumer end-use as fertilizer, formulation of preparations with an end-use as fertilizer
supplier name
SQM North America
Emergency telephone
(800) 424 9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Telephone/Fax
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H320
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from flammable / combustible / reducing materials. Wear eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. In case of fire: use any suitable mean for extinguishing surrounding fire. Spray water for small fires. For large fires flood with abundant water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Dispose of contents/container according to local/state/federal regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the chemical in accordance with 29CFR §1910.1200 Hazard classes and Hazard categories Hazard statements Oxidizing solid, Cat. 3 May intensify fire; oxidizer Midly irritating to eyes, cat. 2B Causes eye irritation.
