LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 85 MG/KG SODIUM NITRITE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION:
IRRITATION, MODERATELY TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH
THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF
MILK/WATER & INDUCE VOMITING. DON'T GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON /HAVING CONVULSIONS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: FLUSH W/WATER. LARGE: DIKE TO CONTAIN.
KEEP OUT OF WATER SUPPLIES. RECLAIM AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. ABSORB
REMAINDER W/INERT MATERIALS. FLUSH RESIDUE W/WATER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:READ LABEL BEFORE USING.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Respiratory Protection:NONE
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:GOGGLES RECOMMENDED
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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