Sodium Nitrite Solution Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 745.1
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Sodium Nitrite Solution
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Signal Word
WARNING
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Sodium nitrite Water
|
7632-00-0 7732-18-5 |
NaNO2 H2O |
71.11 18.00 |
7-28% 72-93%. |
Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If swallowed: Rinse mouth.Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P302+P301+P312).
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
None established
Ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #3. Store with amides, nitrates, nitrites and azides.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
Faint yellow liquid. Odorless.
Avoid contact with strong reducing agents. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Toxic, irritant. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Blood, cardiovascular system.
ORL-RAT LD50: 85 mg/kg as sodium nitrite IHL-RAT LC50: 5.5 mg/kg as sodium nitrite SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #12b is one option.
Shipping name: Not regulated. Hazard class: N/A. UN number: N/A.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
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