| [Flash Point] 180 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. Use water with caution and in flooding amounts. Extinguishing media: Use water only! Contact professional fire-fighters immediately. | |
| [Lower exp. limit] 7 | |
| [Fire Potential] Nonflammable. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Inhalation] Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [Ingestion] Harmful if swallowed. Causes gastrointestinal tract irritation. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause cyanosis, characterized by bluish-colored skin. Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [Hazards] May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 1496 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Poison Class] 3 | |
| [Appearance] White solid with slight chlorine odor. | |
| [Solubility in water] Miscible | |
| [Melting Point] 250 - 257 | |
| [Boiling Point] 112 | |
| [Density] 1.28 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] For bleaching cotton, rayon, other synthetic fibres, paper and pulp, fats, tallow, wooden materials, plants and food materials. | |
| [Product Name] Sodium chlorite | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7758-19-2.htm">7758-19-2 | |
| [Formula] ClNaO2 | |
| [Formula] NaClO2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 90.44 | |
| [EINECS] 231-836-6 | |
| [RTECS] VZ4800000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data | |
| [Merck] 12,8743 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 11022 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong reducing agents, strong acids, ammonia, finely powdered metals, phosphorus, zinc. | |
| [Decomposition] Hydrogen chloride, sodium oxide. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 1496 | |
| [Hazard Class] 5.1 | |
| [Packing Group] II |
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