Sodium nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H341, H400, H410, H432

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 5.1.1C - Oxidising substances that are liquids or solids: low hazard 6.1C - Substances that are acutely toxic (Oral) 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye 9.1A - Substances that are very ecotoxic in the aquatic environment 6.6B - Substances that are suspected human mutagens 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 9.3B - Substances that are ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001286

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H432 - Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials 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 P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 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 for extinction P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

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