Nitrogen dioxide

Company name

Sigma-Aldrich

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements (CLP)

H270, H314, H318, H330, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H270

May cause or intensify fire; oxidiser

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H318

Causes serious eye damage

H330

Fatal if inhaled

H402

Harmful to aquatic life

H412

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Code

Statements

P220

Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

P244

Keep valves and fittings free from oil and grease.

P260

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

P264

Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P271

Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273

Avoid release to the environment.

P280

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

P284

[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory 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].

P363

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P370+P376

in case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so.

P403+P233

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405

Store locked up.

P501

Dispose of contents/container to ...

OSHA HCS Classification

Oxidizing gases (Category 1), H270 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Skin corrosion (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H402 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3), H412 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H270 May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P244 Keep reduction valves free from grease and oil. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory 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/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 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P376 In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

none