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Sodium nitrite

Sodium nitrite chemical structure
CAS Number7632-00-0
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight69.00 g/mol

What is Sodium nitrite?

Sodium nitrite is a chemical compound with CAS number 7632-00-0. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

NaNO2

Molecular Weight

69.00 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent

Assay/Purity

≥97.0%

Impurities

≤0.01% insolubles

Density

1.29 g/mL at 25 °C

Safety Information

GHS03GHS03
GHS06GHS06
GHS09GHS09
Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H272-H301-H319-H400

Precautionary Statements

P220-P273-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face particle respirator type N100 (US), Gloves, respirator cartridge type N100 (US), type P1 (EN143) respirator filter, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

Melting Point

271 °C(lit.)

Anion Traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.005%
sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.01%

Cation Traces

Ca: ≤0.01%
Fe: ≤0.001%
K: ≤0.005%
heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.001%

EC Number

231-555-9

WGK Germany

2

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