Code(s)N819 - SODIUM CHLORITE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H301, H310, H314, H330, H373

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Dermal Category 2 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 Oxidizing solids Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

H301 - Toxic if swallowed H310 - Fatal in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H330 - Fatal if inhaled H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer Appearance White Physical State Flakes Odor No information available

Prevention

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

Response

Specific treatment (see .? on this label) Specific treatment is urgent (see .? on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see .? on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes Rinse skin with water/shower IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

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

2.3 Other hazards

Not regulated

Further information

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects • Very toxic to aquatic life