General Information
Version
QUA21400
Revision date
2026-03-16
Product name
Sodium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Chile saltpeter.; Cubic niter; Soda niter
CAS No.
7631-99-4
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001 (202) 483-7616
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
laboratorysolution@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319, H341, H370, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H370 - Causes damage to organs H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
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 P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant . . Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure)
