UCON(TM) QUENCHANT A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Color: Yellow Physical State: Liquid Odor: Mild

Signal word

CAUTION! May be harmful if swallowed.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Skin Contact: Prolonged contact is essentially nonirritating to skin. Skin Absorption: Prolonged skin contact is unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. Inhalation: At room temperature, exposure to vapor is minimal due to low volatility; single exposure is not likely to be hazardous. Ingestion: Low toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. ®(TM)*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company ("Dow") or an affiliated company of Dow Effects of Repeated Exposure The data presented are for the following material Sodium nitrite May cause methemoglobinemia, thereby impairing the blood's ability to transport oxygen. In humans, symptoms may include: May cause central nervous system depression. May cause dizziness and drowsiness. Headache. Incoordination. Effects have been reported on the following organs: Heart. Liver. Spleen. Gastrointestinal tract. Testes. Observations in animals include: Low blood pressure.

Cancer information

Sodium nitrite has produced tumors in laboratory animals only at high doses; low dietary doses did not cause cancer in laboratory animals. It has caused tumors in animals when given in combination with secondary amines or disulfiram (for treatment of alcoholism). Persons on disulfiram (ANTABUSE) therapy with possible exposure to nitrites should seek medical advice. Birth Defects/Developmental Effects The data presented are for the following material Sodium nitrite. Has been toxic to the fetus in laboratory animals at doses toxic to the mother.