SODIUM CHLORITE | ICSC: 1045 (April 2000) |
Chlorous acid, sodium salt |
CAS #: 7758-19-2 |
UN #: 1496 |
EC Number: 231-836-6 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with reducing agents or organic materials. | NO contact with combustible substances or reducing agents. | Use water in large amounts, water spray. NO carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Vomiting. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents, acids and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. | |
PACKAGING | |
SODIUM CHLORITE | ICSC: 1045 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Formula: NaClO2 |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Will turn shock-sensitive if contaminated with organic materials. Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Sodium Chlorite (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 52, 1991)