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Sodium nitrite, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Sodium nitrite is used in many industrial applications viz. in meat curing, coloring and preserving. It is used as a reagent in analytical chemistry, an antidote in cyanide poisoning, an electrolyte in electrochemical grinding, as a cooling solution in closed loop systems and as an additive in industrial greases. It finds application as a corrosion inhibitor as well as in the rubber industry. In metallurgy, it is used for phosphatizing and detinning. It acts as a precursor to diazo dyes, nitroso compounds and various organic compounds like pharmaceuticals. As a food additive, it is used to prevent botulism.
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Sodium nitrite is used in many industrial applications viz. in meat curing, coloring and preserving. It is used as a reagent in analytical chemistry, an antidote in cyanide poisoning, an electrolyte in electrochemical grinding, as a cooling solution in closed loop systems and as an additive in industrial greases. It finds application as a corrosion inhibitor as well as in the rubber industry. In metallurgy, it is used for phosphatizing and detinning. It acts as a precursor to diazo dyes, nitroso compounds and various organic compounds like pharmaceuticals. As a food additive, it is used to prevent botulism.
Solubility
Soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, ammonia, nitric acid. Slightly soluble diethyl ether.
Notes
Decomposes above 320°. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents, organics, finely powdered metals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 271°C (decomposition) |
| Quantity | 1000 g |
| Linear Formula | NaNO2 |
| UN Number | UN1500 |
| Merck Index | 14,8648 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,methanol,ethanol,ammonia,nitric acid. Slightly soluble diethyl ether. |
| Formula Weight | 69 |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
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Safety and Handling
- Sodium nitrite
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Oxidising solid Category 3
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H301-Toxic if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P301+P310-IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor /
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Sodium nitrite
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