Potassium nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H341, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001339 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 2

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 H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment

Response

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 P391 - Collect spillage

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

Other hazards which do not result in classification

May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates May form combustible dust concentrations in air

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 2 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