Product ID:SODIUM NITRITE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-3254
MSDS Number: BDRPY

CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORP

Emergency Phone: 812-235-8035

Cage: 23894

CONTINENTAL CHEM CORP

TERRE HAUTE, IN US

Cage: 23894

SODIUM NITRITE (SARA III)

CAS: 7632-00-0

RTECS: RA1225000

Fraction By Weight: >97%

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

SOLIDS,HAZARD UNKNOWN,UNIDENTIFIED

Fraction By Weight: <3%

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.MAY IRRITATE EYES
OR SKIN.

First Aid:INGESTED:INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING WATER & STICKNG FINGER BACK
OF THROAT.GIVE OXYGEN OR CPR IF NEED.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER 15
MIN.SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.WASH BEFORE R EUSE.

Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2 FOR FIRES IN AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER.CONTAC W.COMBUSTIBLES MAY
CAUSE FIRE,DIFFICULT OT EXTINGUISH.TOXIC OXIDES AT >914F.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLAGE.DO NOT REPACKAGE.FLUSH AREA
WITH PLENTY OF WATER.FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL EFFLUENT LAWS TAKE
PRECEDENCE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINERS.JPROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE AWAY FROM
ACIDS,AMMONIUM SALTS,CYANIDES,AMINES,REDUCERS.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIR FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM.SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP-914F
Spec Gravity:2.168
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID CYRSTALS,WHITER LIGHT YELLOW;NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,NH*3 SALTS,AMINES,REDUCERS,CYANIDES,ACTIVATD CARBON
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC N*2 OXIDES;REACTS
W.AMINES-YIELDS NITROSOAMINES.

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.IF APPROVED,REMOVE TO CHEMICAL WASTE AREA.

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