Sodium nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3 (H272)

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319)

Environmental hazards

Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16

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

Precautionary statements

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 P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P273 - Avoid release to the environment

2.3 Other hazards

In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLP Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 3 (H272) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16