Sodium nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin 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 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 P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth 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 P405 - Store locked up

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 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity