SAFETY DATA SHEET

Creation Date 02-May-2012 Revision Date 24-Dec-2021 Revision Number 7

1. Identification
Product Name Sodium chlorite, unstabilized

Cat No. : AC223230000; AC223230025; AC223230050; AC223230100;

AC223235000
CAS No 7758-19-2
Synonyms Alicide LD; Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt (8CI, 9CI)

Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company
Fisher Scientific Company Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100

Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No.US:001-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Oxidizing solids Category 1

Acute oral toxicity Category 3
Acute dermal toxicity Category 2
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2
Target Organs - spleen.

Label Elements

Signal Word
Danger

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Hazard Statements
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer
Toxic if swallowed
Fatal in contact with skin
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing
Wear respiratory protection
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes
Rinse skin with water/shower
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Ingestion
Rinse mouth
Do NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas
Corrosive to the respiratory tract

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

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Component CAS No Weight %

Sodium chlorite 7758-19-2 79 - 81
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 5 - 10
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 5 - 10
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 <5
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 <1
Sodium chlorate 7775-09-9 <1

4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical
attention is required.

Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Do not use mouth-to-mouth
method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a
pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Most important symptoms and Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric
effects lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should
be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue
and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically

5. Fire-fighting measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Foam. Dry chemical. Chemical foam.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available

Flash Point No information available

Method - No information available

Autoignition Temperature Not applicable

Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower 7%
Oxidizing Properties Oxidizer

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available

Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical

Burning produces obnoxious and toxic fumes. Containers may explode when heated. Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic
material may cause fire. May ignite combustibles (wood paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Do not allow run-off from fire-fighting to enter
drains or water courses.

Hazardous Combustion Products

Sodium oxides. Hydrogen chloride gas.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

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NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
4 0 2 OX

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate
personnel to safe areas.
Environmental Precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not allow material to
contaminate ground water system. Prevent product from entering drains. Local authorities
should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.

Methods for Containment and Clean Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Sweep up and shovel into
Up suitable containers for disposal. Do not let this chemical enter the environment. Avoid dust
formation. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for
disposal. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

7. Handling and storage

Handling Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or
on clothing. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Minimize
dust generation and accumulation. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after
handling the product. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.

Storage. Do not store near combustible materials. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and
well-ventilated place. Corrosives area. Incompatible Materials. Organic materials. Finely
powdered metals. Strong reducing agents. Combustible material.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines

Component ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Mexico OEL (TWA)
Sodium hydroxide Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 IDLH: 10 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
TWA: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3

Legend

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH IDLH: NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protective Equipment

Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

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9. Physical and chemical properties

Physical State Powder Solid
Appearance White
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 180 - 200 °C / 356 - 392 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower 7%
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity No information available
Solubility Soluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature 180 °C
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula Cl Na O2
Molecular Weight 90.44

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard Yes

Stability Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire.

Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Exposure to moist air or water. Excess heat. Combustible material.

Incompatible Materials Organic materials, Finely powdered metals, Strong reducing agents, Combustible material

Hazardous Decomposition Products Sodium oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas

Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity

Product Information
Oral LD50 Category 3. ATE = 50 - 300 mg/kg.
Dermal LD50 Category 2. ATE = 50 - 200 mg/kg.
Mist LC50 Based on ATE data, the classification criteria are not met. ATE > 5 mg/l.
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Sodium chlorite LD50 = 284 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 = 134 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 = 230 mg/m3 ( Rat ) 4 h

Sodium chloride LD50 = 3 g/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 10000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 > 42 mg/L ( Rat ) 1 h

Sodium carbonate 2800 mg/kg ( Rat ) > 2000 mg/kg (rabbit) 2.3 mg/l 2h (Rat)
Sodium sulfate LD50 > 10000 mg/kg ( Rat ) Not listed LC50 > 2.4 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h

Sodium hydroxide 140 - 340 mg/kg ( Rat ) 1350 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) Not listed

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Sodium chlorate LD50 = 4950 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 > 5.59 mg/L ( Rat ) 4.5 h
LD50 = 6250 mg/kg ( Rat )

Toxicologically Synergistic No information available

Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Irritation Causes burns by all exposure routes

Sensitization No information available

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico

Sodium chlorite 7758-19-2 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Sodium chlorate 7775-09-9 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available

Reproductive Effects No information available.

Developmental Effects No information available.

Teratogenicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure None known

STOT - repeated exposure spleen

Aspiration hazard No information available

Symptoms / effects,both acute and Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
delayed Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes
severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation

Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available

Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
The product contains following substances which are hazardous for the environment. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea

Sodium chlorite Not listed LC50: > 100 mg/L, 96h static Not listed EC50: = 0.026 mg/L, 48h
(Oncorhynchus mykiss) (Daphnia magna)
LC50: > 100 mg/L, 96h static EC50: 0.25 - 0.33 mg/L, 48h
(Lepomis macrochirus) Flow through (Daphnia
LC50: 100 - 500 mg/L, 96h magna)
static (Brachydanio rerio) EC50: 0.012 - 0.018 mg/L,
48h Static (Daphnia magna)

Sodium chloride Not listed Pimephals prome: LC50: Not listed EC50: 1000 mg/L/48h
7650 mg/L/96h
Sodium carbonate Not listed Lepomis macrochirus: LC50: - EC50: = 265 mg/L, 48h
300 mg/L/96h (Daphnia magna)
Gambusia affinis: LC50: 740
mg/L/96h
Sodium sulfate - Pimephales promelas: LC50: - EC50: 4547 mg/L/96h

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13.5 - 14.5 g/L/96h EC50: 2564 mg/L/48h

EC50: 4547 mg/L/96h
Sodium hydroxide Not listed LC50: = 45.4 mg/L, 96h Not listed Not listed
static (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)

Sodium chlorate Not listed LC50: = 13500 mg/L, 96h Not listed Not listed
(Pimephales promelas)
LC50: = 1750 mg/L, 96h
(Oncorhynchus mykiss)
LC50: = 7090 mg/L, 96h
(Cyprinus carpio)

Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.

Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.

Component log Pow

Sodium chlorite -2.7
Sodium sulfate -3

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport information

DOT
UN-No UN1496
Proper Shipping Name SODIUM CHLORITE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN1496
Proper Shipping Name SODIUM CHLORITE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN1496
Proper Shipping Name SODIUM CHLORITE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN1496
Proper Shipping Name SODIUM CHLORITE
Hazard Class 5.1
Packing Group II
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory

Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory

Active-Inactive Flags
Sodium chlorite 7758-19-2 X ACTIVE -
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 X ACTIVE -
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 X ACTIVE -
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 X ACTIVE -
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 X ACTIVE -

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Sodium chlorate 7775-09-9 X ACTIVE -

Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed

TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable

International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).

Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
Sodium chlorite 7758-19-2 X - 231-836-6 X X X X X KE-31388
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 X - 231-598-3 X X X X X KE-31387
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 X - 207-838-8 X X X X X KE-31380
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 X - 231-820-9 X X X X X KE-31609
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 X - 215-185-5 X X X X X KE-31487
Sodium chlorate 7775-09-9 X - 231-887-4 X X X X X KE-31386

KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313 Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information

CWA (Clean Water Act)

Component CWA - Hazardous CWA - Reportable CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants
Substances Quantities
Sodium hydroxide X 1000 lb - -

Clean Air Act Not applicable

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable

Health Administration

CERCLA Not applicable

Component Hazardous Substances RQs CERCLA EHS RQs

Sodium hydroxide 1000 lb -

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know

Regulations

Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island

Sodium chlorite X X X - X
Sodium sulfate X - X - -
Sodium hydroxide X X X - X
Sodium chlorate X X X - X

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ): Y
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N

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U.S. Department of Homeland This product contains the following DHS chemicals:
Security Legend - STQs = Screening Threshold Quantities, APA = A placarded amount

Component DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standard

Sodium chlorate Theft STQs - 400lb
Other International Regulations

Mexico - Grade No information available

Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH

Component REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XIV - REACH (1907/2006) - Annex XVII - REACH Regulation (EC
Substances Subject to Restrictions on Certain Dangerous 1907/2006) article 59 - Candidate
Authorization Substances List of Substances of Very High
Concern (SVHC)
Sodium carbonate - Use restricted. See item 75. -
(see link for restriction details)
Sodium hydroxide - Use restricted. See item 75. -
(see link for restriction details)

https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reach

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of

Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
Sodium chlorite 7758-19-2 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium chlorate 7775-09-9 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
Sodium chlorite 7758-19-2 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium sulfate 7757-82-6 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Annex I - Y35
Sodium chlorate 7775-09-9 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

16. Other information

Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: [email protected]

Creation Date 02-May-2012

Revision Date 24-Dec-2021
Print Date 24-Dec-2021
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,

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transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text

End of SDS

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