Sodium nitrite PurReagent, Ph Eur,>=99.0%


Synonym: 
Linear Formula:  NNaO2
Molecular Weight:  69.00 g/mol
CAS Number: 7632-00-0

Properties

Water Solubility 820 g/l at 20°C
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 271°C
Density 2.168 g/cm3 at 20°C

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H272-H301-H319-H400
Precautionary Statement  P210-P220-P264-P273-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 5.1B: Oxidizing hazardous materials
UN Number 1500

Description

Application
It is applied as a laboratory reagent for diazotization and nitrosation reactions an analytical reagent a corrosion inhibitor and in industrial chemical processing and food curing where permitted.

Purpose
Used primarily as a nitrite-ion source reducing agent preservative and reagent in laboratory and industrial processes.

General Description
It is a white to slightly yellow crystalline inorganic salt that is highly soluble in water. It is commonly used as a source of nitrite ions in chemical analytical pharmaceutical and industrial applications.