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First-aid measures

General advice:

Remove contaminated clothing.

If inhaled:

Keep patient calm, remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

If on skin:

Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical advice.

If in eyes:

Immediately wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open, consult an eye specialist.

If swallowed:

Rinse mouth immediately and then drink plenty of water, seek medical attention.

Note to physician

Symptoms: Overexposure may cause:, vomiting, lethargy, confusion, hyperventilation, nausea, headache

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media: foam, water, dry extinguishing media

Hazards during fire-fighting: ammonia, Hydrogen chloride,

The substances/groups of substances mentioned can be released if the product is involved in a fire.

Protective equipment for fire-fighting:

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information:

Product itself is non-combustible; fire extinguishing method of surrounding areas must be considered. In casevof fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Large quantities of extinguishing water containing dissolvedvproduct should be contained. Contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance withvofficial regulations.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions:

Use personal protective clothing.

Environmental precautions:

Do not empty into drains.

Cleanup:

Avoid raising dust.

For small amounts: Sweep/shovel up.

For large amounts: Sweep/shovel up.

Handling and storage

Handling:

General advice: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Protection against fire and explosion: No special precautions necessary.

Storage

General advice: Protect against moisture.

Storage incompatibility: General: Segregate from alkalies and alkalizing substances. Segregate from nitrites. Segregate from oxidants.

Specific: sodium nitrate

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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection:

Breathing protection if breathable aerosols/dust are formed. Wear a NIOSH-certified (or equivalent) particulate respirator.

Hand protection:

Chemical resistant protective gloves, Suitable materials, rubber, plastic

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side-shields (frame goggles) (e.g. EN 166)

Body protection:

Body protection must be chosen based on level of activity and exposure.

General safety and hygiene measures:

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Stability and reactivity

Substances to avoid:

nitrites, nitrates, oxidizing agents

Hazardous reactions:

Violent reaction under influence of oxidizing agents. Incompatible with bases. Reacts with nitrites.

Decomposition products:

Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen chloride, ammonia

Thermal decomposition:

To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Oxidizing properties:

not fire-propagating

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal of substance:

Dispose of in a licensed facility. Observe all local regulations.

Container disposal:

Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible; then it can be passed on for recycling after being thoroughly cleaned.