Functional Roles
Industries Served
Physical Properties
melting_point
520 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
boiling_point
Decomposes at 608 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
density
2.17 at 68 u00b0F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
solubility
greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 u00b0F (NTP, 1992)
ph
Aq soln is alkaline, pH about 9
GHS / SDS Safety
Danger
Acute Toxic
Environmental Hazard
Irritant
Oxidizer
Health Hazard
- H272 (98.6%): May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
- H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer [Danger Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids]
- H319 (27%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
- H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H330: Fatal if inhaled [Danger Acute toxicity, inhalation]
- H400: Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure]
- H400 (99.9%): Very toxic to aquatic life [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard]
- H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]
- H301 (99.9%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H362: May cause harm to breast-fed children [Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation]
- H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
- H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Warning Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard]
- H371: May cause damage to organs [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
| CAS Number | 7632-00-0 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium nitrite |
| InChI Key | LPXPTNMVRIOKMN-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| PubChem CID | 23668193 |
| INCI Name | SODIUM NITRITE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
White to slightly yellowish crystalline powder used as a color fixative and preservative in meats.