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sodium nitrite

CAS 7632-00-0 · NNaO2
Hazard class
Danger — Oxidiser, Toxic, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
OxidiserToxicEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Corrosion inhibitorIntermediateAdhesion/cohesion promoterPreservativeStabilizing agentOxidizing agent
Synonyms
SODIUM NITRITE · Nitrous acid, sodium salt · Nitrite, sodium · Erinitrit · Filmerine · Natrium nitrit · Nitrito sodico · Anti-rust
Molecular weight
68.995 g/mol
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Oxidiser · Toxic · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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