Sodium Nitrite

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Oxidizing solids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 2A Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Effects on or via lactation : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 1 (Blood) single exposure Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause harm to breast-fed children. Causes damage to organs (Blood). Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact during pregnancy and while nursing. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.