159327

Sodium nitrite Reag. Ph Eur

CAS :7632-00-0

Storage class :5.1 B

Do not allow to enter sewerage system

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Toxic if swallowed.
After eye contact	Irritations.
After absorption	nausea , narcosis , cyanosis
After absorption of large quantities	vomiting , unconsciousness , drop in blood pressure , depressed respiration , collapse , methaemoglobinaemia

Protective equipments / General working measures

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid generation of dusts.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up dry. Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Suitable extinguishing media	In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood. water

First aid

After inhalation	fresh air. If necessary, apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or mechanical ventilation.
After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water with the eyelid held wide open. Summon eye specialist.
After swallowing	if victim is still conscious, make him drink plenty of water, induce vomiting, administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in 10% slurry). Immediately summon doctor. Gastric lavage.