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1.
1.1
IDENTIFICATION
OF
THE
SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE
AND
OF
THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product
identifiers
Product
name
Product
Number
Brand
Index-No.
CAS-No.
:
:
:
:
:
Sodium
nitrite
237213
Anonymous-Anonymous
007-010-00-4
7632-00-0
1.2
Relevant
identified
uses
of
the
substance
or
mixture
and
uses
advised
against
Identified
uses
:
Laboratory
chemicals,
Manufacture
of
substances 2.
2.1
2.2
HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION
Classification
of
the
substance
or
mixture
Classification
according
to
Regulation
(EC)
No
1272/2008
[EU-GHS/CLP]
Oxidizing
solids
(Category
3)
Acute
toxicity,
Oral
(Category
3)
Acute
aquatic
toxicity
(Category
1)
Classification
according
to
EU
Directives
67/548/EEC
or
1999/45/EC
Contact
with
combustible
material
may
cause
fire.
Toxic
if
swallowed.
Very
toxic
to
aquatic
organisms.
Label
elements
Labelling
according
Regulation
(EC)
No
1272/2008
[CLP]
Pictogram
Signal
word
Hazard
statement(s)
H272
H301
H400
Precautionary
statement(s)
P220
P273
P301
+
P310
Danger
May
intensify
fire;
oxidiser.
Toxic
if
swallowed.
Very
toxic
to
aquatic
life.
Keep/Store
away
from
clothing/
combustible
materials.
Avoid
release
to
the
environment.
IF
SWALLOWED:
Immediately
call
a
POISON
CENTER
or
doctor/
physician.
Supplemental
Hazard
none
Statements
According
to
European
Directive
67/548/EEC
as
amended.
Hazard
symbol(s)
R-phrase(s)
R8
R25
R50
S-phrase(s)
S45
S61
Contact
with
combustible
material
may
cause
fire.
Toxic
if
swallowed.
Very
toxic
to
aquatic
organisms.
In
case
of
accident
or
if
you
feel
unwell,
seek
medical
advice
immediately
(show
the
label
where
possible).
Avoid
release
to
the
environment.
Refer
to
special
instructions/
Safety
data
sheets.
2.3
3.
3.1
Other
hazards
-
none
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON
INGREDIENTS
Substances
Formula
Molecular
Weight
Component
Sodium
nitrite
:
:
NNaO2
69,00
g/mol
Concentration
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
7632-00-0
231-555-9
007-010-00-4
-
4.
4.1
4.2
4.3
5.
5.1
FIRST
AID
MEASURES
Description
of
first
aid
measures
General
advice
Consult
a
physician.
Show
this
safety
data
sheet
to
the
doctor
in
attendance.
If
inhaled
If
breathed
in,
move
person
into
fresh
air.
If
not
breathing,
give
artificial
respiration.
Consult
a
physician.
In
case
of
skin
contact
Wash
off
with
soap
and
plenty
of
water.
Take
victim
immediately
to
hospital.
Consult
a
physician.
In
case
of
eye
contact
Rinse
thoroughly
with
plenty
of
water
for
at
least
15
minutes
and
consult
a
physician.
If
swallowed
Never
give
anything
by
mouth
to
an
unconscious
person.
Rinse
mouth
with
water.
Consult
a
physician.
Most
important
symptoms
and
effects,
both
acute
and
delayed
Headache,
Nausea,
Incoordination.,
Absorption
into
the
body
leads
to
the
formation
of
methemoglobin
which
in
sufficient
concentration
causes
cyanosis.
Onset
may
be
delayed
2
to
4
hours
or
longer.
Indication
of
any
immediate
medical
attention
and
special
treatment
needed
no
data
available
FIREFIGHTING
MEASURES
Extinguishing
media
Suitable
extinguishing
media
Use
water
spray,
alcohol-resistant
foam,
dry
chemical
or
carbon
dioxide.
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
7.
7.1
7.2
7.3
8.
8.1
8.2
Special
hazards
arising
from
the
substance
or
mixture
nitrogen
oxides
(NOx),
Sodium
oxides
Advice
for
firefighters
Wear
self
contained
breathing
apparatus
for
fire
fighting
if
necessary.
Further
information
Use
water
spray
to
cool
unopened
containers.
ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE
MEASURES
Personal
precautions,
protective
equipment
and
emergency
procedures
Wear
respiratory
protection.
Avoid
dust
formation.
Avoid
breathing
vapors,
mist
or
gas.
Ensure
adequate
ventilation.
Evacuate
personnel
to
safe
areas.
Avoid
breathing
dust.
Environmental
precautions
Prevent
further
leakage
or
spillage
if
safe
to
do
so.
Do
not
let
product
enter
drains.
Discharge
into
the
environment
must
be
avoided.
Methods
and
materials
for
containment
and
cleaning
up
Sweep
up
and
shovel.
Contain
spillage,
and
then
collect
with
an
electrically
protected
vacuum
cleaner
or
by
wet-brushing
and
place
in
container
for
disposal
according
to
local
regulations
(see
section
13).
Keep
in
suitable,
closed
containers
for
disposal.
Reference
to
other
sections
For
disposal
see
section
13.
HANDLING
AND
STORAGE
Precautions
for
safe
handling
Avoid
contact
with
skin
and
eyes.
Avoid
formation
of
dust
and
aerosols.
Provide
appropriate
exhaust
ventilation
at
places
where
dust
is
formed.Keep
away
from
sources
of
ignition
-
No
smoking.Keep
away
from
heat
and
sources
of
ignition.
Conditions
for
safe
storage,
including
any
incompatibilities
Store
in
cool
place.
Keep
container
tightly
closed
in
a
dry
and
well-ventilated
place.
hygroscopic
Specific
end
uses
no
data
available
EXPOSURE
CONTROLS/PERSONAL
PROTECTION
Control
parameters
Components
with
workplace
control
parameters
Exposure
controls
Appropriate
engineering
controls
Avoid
contact
with
skin,
eyes
and
clothing.
Wash
hands
before
breaks
and
immediately
after
handling
the
product.
Personal
protective
equipment
Eye/face
protection
Face
shield
and
safety
glasses
Use
equipment
for
eye
protection
tested
and
approved
under
appropriate
government
standards
such
as
NIOSH
(US)
or
EN
166(EU).
Skin
protection
Handle
with
gloves.
Gloves
must
be
inspected
prior
to
use.
Use
proper
glove
removal
technique
(without
touching
glove's
outer
surface)
to
avoid
skin
contact
with
this
product.
Dispose
of
contaminated
gloves
after
use
in
accordance
with
applicable
laws
and
good
laboratory
practices.
Wash
and
dry
hands.
The
selected
protective
gloves
have
to
satisfy
the
specifications
of
EU
Directive
89/686/EEC
and
the
standard
EN
374
derived
from
it.
Body
Protection
Complete
suit
protecting
against
chemicals,
The
type
of
protective
equipment
must
be
selected
according
to
the
concentration
and
amount
of
the
dangerous
substance
at
the
specific
workplace.
Respiratory
protection
Where
risk
assessment
shows
air-purifying
respirators
are
appropriate
use
a
full-face
particle
respirator
type
N100
(US)
or
type
P3
(EN
143)
respirator
cartridges
as
a
backup
to
engineering
controls.
If
the
respirator
is
the
sole
means
of
protection,
use
a
full-face
supplied
air
respirator.
Use
respirators
and
components
tested
and
approved
under
appropriate
government
standards
such
as
NIOSH
(US)
or
CEN
(EU).
9.
9.1
PHYSICAL
AND
CHEMICAL
PROPERTIES
Information
on
basic
physical
and
chemical
properties
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Appearance
Odour
Odour
Threshold
pH
Melting
point/freezing
point
Initial
boiling
point
and
boiling
range
Flash
point
Evaporation
rate
Form:
solid
no
data
available
no
data
available
9
Melting
point/range:
271
°C
-
lit.
320
°C
no
data
available
no
data
available
i)
Flammability
(solid,
gas)
no
data
available
j)
k)
l)
Upper/lower
flammability
or
explosive
limits
Vapour
pressure
Vapour
density
no
data
available
<
0,0000
hPa
at
25
°C
no
data
available
m)
Relative
density
2,168
g/cm3
n)
o)
p)
q)
r)
s)
t)
Water
solubility
Partition
coefficient:
n-
octanol/water
Autoignition
temperature
Decomposition
temperature
Viscosity
Explosive
properties
Oxidizing
properties
820
g/l
at
20
°C
log
Pow:
-3,7
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
no
data
available
The
substance
or
mixture
is
classified
as
oxidizing
with
the
category
3.
9.2
10.
10.1
10.2
Other
safety
information
no
data
available
STABILITY
AND
REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no
data
available
Chemical
stability
no
data
available
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
11.
11.1
Possibility
of
hazardous
reactions
no
data
available
Conditions
to
avoid
Exposure
to
moisture.
Incompatible
materials
Acids,
Powdered
metals,
Ammonia,
Cyanides,
Amines,
Activated
carbon
Hazardous
decomposition
products
Other
decomposition
products
-
no
data
available
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Information
on
toxicological
effects
Acute
toxicity
LD50
Oral
-
rat
-
157,9
mg/kg
LD50
Oral
-
mouse
-
175
mg/kg
Remarks:
Vascular:BP
lowering
not
charactertized
in
autonomic
section.
Vascular:Regional
or
general
arteriolar
or
venous
dilation.
Skin
corrosion/irritation
Skin
-
rabbit
-
No
skin
irritation
-
48
h
-
OECD
Test
Guideline
404
Serious
eye
damage/eye
irritation
Eyes
-
rabbit
-
Moderate
eye
irritation
-
24
h
-
OECD
Test
Guideline
405
Respiratory
or
skin
sensitization
no
data
available
Germ
cell
mutagenicity
no
data
available
Carcinogenicity
IARC:
2A
-
Group
2A:
Probably
carcinogenic
to
humans
(Sodium
nitrite)
2A
-
Group
2A:
Probably
carcinogenic
to
humans
(Sodium
nitrite)
Reproductive
toxicity
no
data
available
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
-
single
exposure
no
data
available
Specific
target
organ
toxicity
-
repeated
exposure
no
data
available
Aspiration
hazard
no
data
available
Potential
health
effects
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eyes
May
be
harmful
if
inhaled.
May
cause
respiratory
tract
irritation.
Toxic
if
swallowed.
May
be
harmful
if
absorbed
through
skin.
May
cause
skin
irritation.
Causes
serious
eye
irritation.
Signs
and
Symptoms
of
Exposure
Headache,
Nausea,
Incoordination.,
Absorption
into
the
body
leads
to
the
formation
of
methemoglobin
which
in
sufficient
concentration
causes
cyanosis.
Onset
may
be
delayed
2
to
4
hours
or
longer.
Additional
Information
RTECS:
RA1225000
12.
12.1
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Toxicity
Toxicity
to
fish
flow-through
test
LC50
-
Oncorhynchus
mykiss
(rainbow
trout)
-
0,94
-
1,92
mg/l
-
96,0
h
mortality
NOEC
-
Oncorhynchus
mykiss
(rainbow
trout)
-
0,54
mg/l
-
96,0
h
Toxicity
to
daphnia
and
other
aquatic
invertebrates
EC50
-
Daphnia
magna
(Water
flea)
-
12,5
mg/l
-
48
h
12.2
12.3
12.4
12.5
12.6
13.
13.1
14.
14.1
Persistence
and
degradability
no
data
available
Bioaccumulative
potential
no
data
available
Mobility
in
soil
no
data
available
Results
of
PBT
and
vPvB
assessment
no
data
available
Other
adverse
effects
Very
toxic
to
aquatic
life.
DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Waste
treatment
methods
Product
Burn
in
a
chemical
incinerator
equipped
with
an
afterburner
and
scrubber
but
exert
extra
care
in
igniting
as
this
material
is
highly
flammable.
Offer
surplus
and
non-recyclable
solutions
to
a
licensed
disposal
company.
Contaminated
packaging
Dispose
of
as
unused
product.
TRANSPORT
INFORMATION
UN
number
14.2
14.3
14.4
14.5
14.6
15.
ADR/RID:
1500
UN
proper
shipping
name
ADR/RID:
SODIUM
NITRITE
IMDG:
SODIUM
NITRITE
IATA:
Sodium
nitrite
Transport
hazard
class(es)
ADR/RID:
5.1
(6.1)
Packaging
group
ADR/RID:
III
Environmental
hazards
ADR/RID:
yes
Special
precautions
for
user
no
data
available
REGULATORY
INFORMATION
IMDG:
1500
IMDG:
5.1
(6.1)
IMDG:
III
IMDG
Marine
pollutant:
yes
IATA:
1500
IATA:
5.1
(6.1)
IATA:
III
IATA:
no
This
safety
datasheet
complies
with
the
requirements
of
Regulation
(EC)
No.
1907/2006.
15.1
15.2
Safety,
health
and
environmental
regulations/legislation
specific
for
the
substance
or
mixture
no
data
available
Chemical
Safety
Assessment
no
data
available
16.
OTHER
INFORMATION
Further
information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. The information this document is based on the resent state
of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions.
It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. Lookchem shall not be
held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product.
See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
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