EFFECTIVE DATE

2018-04-16

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

0

PHYSICAL HAZARD

1

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

2

0

1

Northern Michigan University
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Sodium Nitrite

2018-04-16

Hazard Statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer.

Toxic if swallowed

Causes serious eye irritation

May cause cancer

Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements

Obtain special instructions before use

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Keep away from heat

Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.

Wash skin thoroughly after handling

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Avoid release to the environment

Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection

Use personal protective equipment as required

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention

In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction

Collect spillage.

Store locked up

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Manufacturer information

Name

SIGM-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)

Phone

800-235-5832

Address

3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103

PICTOGRAMS

HMIS

HEALTH

2

FLAMMABILITY

0

PHYSICAL HAZARD

1

PERSONAL PROTECTION

NFPA

2

0

1

Northern Michigan University
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions