Sodium chlorite, unstabilized

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H310, H314, H373

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Toxic if swallowed Fatal in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Prevention

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with acids Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wear respiratory protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wear fire resistant or flame retardant clothing

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Rinse skin with water or shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - spleen. Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas Corrosive to the respiratory tract ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Label Elements