Product ID:SODIUM NITRITE (VARIOUS GRADES)
MSDS Date:11/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-3254
MSDS Number: BKRBS

GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP

90 E HALSEY RD
PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
US

Emergency Phone: 800-631-8050

Info Phone: 800-631-8050 ;201-515-1840

Preparer: MANAGER PRODUCT SAFETY

Cage: 0AU44

GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION

PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 US

Telephone: 973-515-1840

Cage: 0AU44

SODIUM NITRITE (SARA III)

CAS: 7632-00-0

RTECS: RA1225000

Fraction By Weight: 69.0%

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)

Fraction By Weight: BALANCE

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT: 85 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF
EYES,SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G,I.TRACT;REDNESS OR BURNS OF EYES ARE
POSSIBLE. NITRITES ARE READILY ABSORBED BY LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MGF MSDS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:EYES AND SKIN:FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER FOR ABOUT
15-20 MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHALATION:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR;CALL A PHYSICIAN.INGESTION:SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:FLOOD WATER OR USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM,
OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP OR
VACUUM AND COLLECT FOR PROPER DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED CONTAINER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA( NON COMBUSTIBLE).KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST/MIST
IF ABOVE PEL/TLV OR SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGS.EYE-WASH
FACILITIES,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST/DUST.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE;DO NOT
EAT,DRINK,SMOKE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE AS DIRECTED

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:520F,271C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:608F,320C
Spec Gravity:2.17
pH:9
Solubility in Water:46%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW,HYGROSCOPIC;ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,AMMONIUM COMPOUNDS,REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:IT IS AN IGNITIBLE WASTE; CONSULT LOCAL
AUTHORITIES;DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS

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