E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO,INC. -- SODIUM NITRITE  -- 6810-00-239-0905
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITRITE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-239-0905
MSDS Number: BDMDZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO,INC.
Address:1007 MARKET STREET
Box:1635
City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19899
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-441-7515
Emergency Phone Num:800-441-7515
CAGE:19898
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO
Address:1007 MARKET STREET
Box:City:WILMINGTON
State:DE
ZIP:19898
Country:US
Phone:800-441-7515;800-441-9442
CAGE:18873
Company Name:E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO., INC.
Box:1635
CAGE:19898

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRITE  (SARA III)
CAS:7632-00-0
RTECS #:RA1225000
Fraction by Wt: >97%
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
    SWALLOWED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP & H*2O EYES:FLUSH W. H*2O. INGESTED:GIVE 2
    GLASSES H*2O; INDUCE VOMITING.CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEED. KEEP WARM & QUIET. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED  CLOTHING. IF UNCONS DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER,CARBON DIOXIDE FOR FIRES IN AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY SELF-IGNITE,SUPPORTS COMBUSTION,MAY
    EXPLODE UPON HEATING.ONCE IGNITED BURNS RAPIDLY.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILL MATL. SM  SPILL:ABSORB W
    SAND,OTHER NON COMBUSTIBLES ABSORB; FLUSH W/H*2O LG SPILL:DIKE FAR
    AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
    RISK AREA. PROTECT CONTRS FROM PHYS DAMAGE.KEEP OUT OF DIR RAYS OF
    SUN AWAY FR ORG PROD & OTHER EASILY OXID  MATL
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.WASH CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.DO NOT INGEST.AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/DUST RESPIR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR CLOTH
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS EFFECTIVE:OCT 1,1977.MELTING POINT:538F/281C.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:2.17
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/A(SOLID)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE-PALE YELLOW GRANULES,PELLETS,NO ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AMMONIUM SALTS,CYANOGENS,ACT. CARBON,STRONG ACIDS,REDUCERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES,IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MATERIAL SUPPORTS COMBUSTION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT REPACKAGE
    MATERIAL.

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