Sodium nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H319, H400

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Light yellow No information available Emergency Overview May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life. Causes serious eye irritation. 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

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation.

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. 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