General Chemical Industrial Products Sodium Nitrite, High Purity Flake

General Chemical Industrial Products Sodium Nitrite, High Purity Flake is a pale straw-colored dry product.

Chemical Name: Sodium Nitrite

CAS Number: 7632-00-0

Labeling Claims: High Purity

Synonyms: E 250, Nitrous Acid Soda, Sodium nitrite (NaNO2)

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CAS No.
7632-00-0
EC No.
231-555-9

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Features

SHIPPING CONTAINER
2000 lb. Super Sack mini-bulk bag

400 lb. fiber drum

50 lb. poly bag
SHIPPING REGULATIONS (US DOT / TDG)
Classification: Sodium Nitrite
Hazard Classes: 5.1 (6.1)

ID Number: UN1500 Packing

Group: III
The EPA reportable quantity (RQ) for sodium nitrite is 100 lbs.
PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
Wash hands, forearms and exposed areas thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection. Anyone procuring, using or disposing of these products or their containers must be familiar with the appropriate safety and handling precautions. Such information may be found in the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for these products or you may contact Chemtrade at 416-496-5856. In the event of an emergency with these products, call the 24 hour Emergency Number: USA (CHEMTREC) 800-424-9300 or Canada (CANUTEC) 613-996-6666.

Applications & Uses

Uses

Chemical and dye source of nitrous acid. Corrosion inhibitor in antifreeze, paints, oil tanks and pipelines. Oxidizing agent and depolarizer in detinning. Phosphate coatings. Gold plating baths. Heat transfer salt. Polymer inhibitor for synthetic rubber. Nitrous acid source for accelerators, retarders and antioxidants / antiozonants. Foam rubber blowing agent. Wastewater treatment odor control and bacteria activity inhibitor.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density62.4 - 71.4bs./cu. ft.
Sodium Carbonate (Na2CO3)max. .15%

Packaging & Availability