Sodium Nitrite, Extra Pure, SLR, Fisher Chemical™

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 320°C
• Melting Point: 271°C
• Color: Yellow
• pH: 8 to 9
• Physical Form: Solid
• Quantity: 2.5 kg
• Formula Weight: 69g/mol
• Packaging: Plastic powder jar

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Sodium nitrite

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statement

• P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
• 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.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.