Sodium chlorite (25% solution in water) for synthesis

Company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H311, H314, H318, H373, H400

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

H302

Harmful if swallowed

H311

Toxic in contact with skin

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318

Causes serious eye damage

H373

May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

H400

Very toxic to aquatic life

Code

Statements

P234

Keep only in original container.

P260

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.

P264

Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P270

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273

Avoid release to the environment.

P280

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P330+P331

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].

P305+P351+P338

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.

P310

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P314

Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P362

Take off contaminated clothing.

P390

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

P391

Collect spillage.

P405

Store locked up.

P406

Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner.

P501

Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H373 May cause damage to organs (spleen) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P314 Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.