SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	SODIUM CHLORITE
Catalogue No. :	AL4112	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	7758-19-2	EC Number :	231-836-6
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :	ClNaO2	HSN Code :	28289030
Synonyms :	Textone / Chlorous acid Sodium Salt
Chemical Structure :	ClNaO2
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	No additional information available
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Oxidising Solids, Category 2 H272 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 H301 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 1 H310 Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 1 H330 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1 H314 Hazardous to the aquatic environment Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
O; R8 T+; R26 T; R24 Xn; R22 C; R34 R32 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS03 GHS05 GHS06 GHS09
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser H301 - Toxic if swallowed H310+H330 - Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/¦/combustible materials P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray 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+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		SODIUM CHLORITE FLAKES/CRYSTALS 80%
CAS No. :		7758-19-2
EC No. :		231-836-6
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Give oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Take off contaminated clothing. Wash skin with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Fatal if inhaled. Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Fatal in contact with skin. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard :	May intensify fire; oxidiser.
Explosion hazard :	Explosive when mixed with combustible material. Heating may cause an explosion. Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire : Thermal decomposition generates : Toxic fumes may be released.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Very toxic to aquatic life.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Large spills: scoop solid spill into closing containers.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions :	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid Colour
Colour :	White flakes.
Odour :	No data available
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	10 - 11
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	No data available
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	No data available
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Solubility :	Water: Appreciable (> 10%)
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	0.07 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Highly reactive material. Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Heat. Water, humidity.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Oral: Toxic if swallowed. Dermal: Fatal in contact with skin. Inhalation:dust/mist: Fatal if inhaled.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. pH: 10 - 11
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit pH: 10 - 11
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
Reproductive toxicity :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to ...
Ecology - waste materials :	Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1496
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1496
UN-No. (IATA) :	1496
UN-No. (ADN) :	1496
UN-No. (RID) :	1496
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	SODIUM CHLORITE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	SODIUM CHLORITE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	SODIUM CHLORITE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	SODIUM CHLORITE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	SODIUM CHLORITE
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1496, SODIUM CHLORITE, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1496, SODIUM CHLORITE, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1496, SODIUM CHLORITE, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1496, SODIUM CHLORITE, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1496, SODIUM CHLORITE, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	Yes
Marine pollutant :	Yes
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : O2 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1kg Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (ADR) : B4 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP2 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T3 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP33 Tank code (ADR) : SGAN Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU3 Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V11 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR) : CV24 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 50 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 1Y
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 kg Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B2, B4 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T3 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-H EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-Q Stowage category (IMDG) : A Segregation (IMDG) : SG38, SG49 MFAG-No : 143
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y544 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 2.5kg PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 558 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 562 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg ERG code (IATA) : 5L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : O2 Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 kg Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2 Equipment required (ADN) : PP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : O2 Limited quantities (RID) : 1kg Excepted quantities (RID) : E2 Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (RID) : B4 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP2 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T3 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP33 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAN Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU3 Transport category (RID) : 2 Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID) : W11 Special provisions for carriage – Loading and unloading (RID) : CW24 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE10 Hazard identification number (RID) : 50
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions Sodium chlorite is not on the REACH Candidate List Sodium chlorite is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, hazardous to water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 487) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct contact with the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: Acute Tox. 1 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 1 Acute Tox. 1 (Inhalation:dust,mist) Acute toxicity (inhalation:dust,mist) Category 1 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 Aquatic Acute 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 Ox. Sol. 2 Oxidising Solids, Category 2 Skin Corr. 1 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1 H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser H301 Toxic if swallowed H310 Fatal in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H330 Fatal if inhaled H400 Very toxic to aquatic life R22 Harmful if swallowed R24 Toxic in contact with skin R26 Very toxic by inhalation R32 Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas R34 Causes burns R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire C Corrosive O Oxidising T Toxic T+ Very toxic Xn Harmful