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Sodium chlorite
CAS: 7758-19-2
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) EffectsData sources
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Can be fatal on contact, ingestion or inhalation for humans and other mammals.
Irritates the Skin – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Irritates the Eyes – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the eye.
Data sources
Direct Hazard » Toxic to Humans & Animals
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- FIFRA Registered PesticideUS EPA - OPP - Registered PesticidesUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- H311 - Toxic in contact with skin [Acute toxicity (dermal) - Category 3]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- H331 - Toxic if inhaled [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 3]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- H301 - Toxic if swallowed [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 3]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- Class D1B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effectsQuébec CSST - WHMIS 1988Québec Workplace Health and Safety Commission (Commission de la santé et de la securite du travail (CSST))
- H330 - Fatal if inhaled [Acute toxicity (inhalation: dust, mist) - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H310 - Fatal in contact with skin [Acute Toxicity (dermal) - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H301 - Toxic if swallowed [Acute Toxicity (oral) - Category 3]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H301 - Toxic if swallowed [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 3]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H310 - Fatal in contact with skin [Acute toxicity (dermal) - Category 1 or 2]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H302 - Harmful if swallowed (unverified) [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 4]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H332 - Harmful if inhaled (unverified) [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 4]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H301 - Toxic if swallowed (unverified) [Acute toxicity (oral) - Category 3]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H311 - Toxic in contact with skin (unverified) [Acute toxicity (dermal) - Category 3]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H331 - Toxic if inhaled (unverified) [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 3]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H310 - Fatal in contact with skin (unverified) [Acute toxicity (dermal) - Category 1 or 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H330 - Fatal if inhaled (unverified) [Acute toxicity (inhalation) - Category 1 or 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Acute dermal toxicity category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
- Acute inhalation toxicity category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
- Acute oral toxicity category 3GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
Direct Hazard » Irritates the Skin
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- Skin irritation category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
- H315 - Causes skin irritation [Skin corrosion / irritation - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1A or 1B or 1C]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H315 - Causes skin irritation (unverified) [Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (unverified) [Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1A or 1B or 1C]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Direct Hazard » Irritates the Eyes
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Eye irritation category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
- H319 - Causes serious eye irritation [Serious eye damage / eye irritation - Category 2A]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H319 - Causes serious eye irritation (unverified) [Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H318 - Causes serious eye damage (unverified) [Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
Chronic (Long Term) EffectsData sources
Cancer – Can cause or increase the risk of cancer.
Endocrine Disruption – Can interfere with hormone communication between cells which controls metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and behavior (the endocrine system).
Reproductive Harm – Can disrupt the male or female reproductive systems, changing sexual development, behavior or functions, decreasing fertility, or resulting in loss of the fetus during pregnancy.
Gene Damage – Can cause or increase the rate of mutations, which are changes in genetic material in cells.
Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.
Data sources
Direct Hazard » Cancer
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- (1996) Carcinogenic potential cannot be determinedUS EPA - IRIS CarcinogensUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- (1986) Group D - Not classifiable as to human carcinogenicityUS EPA - IRIS CarcinogensUS Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- Group 3 - Agent is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humansIARCInternational Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization (IARC)
Direct Hazard » Endocrine Disruption
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Potential Endocrine DisruptorTEDX - Potential Endocrine DisruptorsThe Endocrine Disruption Exchange (TEDX)
Direct Hazard » Reproductive Harm
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Reproductive toxicity category 1GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
Direct Hazard » Gene Damage
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects [Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
Direct Hazard » Other Health Effects
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following repeated exposure - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H371 - May cause damage to organs [Specific target organs/systemic toxicity following single exposure - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2]GHS - AustraliaSafe Work Australia
- H335 - May cause respiratory irritation (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation - Category 3]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (unverified) [Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure - Category 2]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
Inherent HazardsData sources
Reactive – May spontaneously ignite or explode on its own or in contact with water.
Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.
Data sources
Direct Hazard » Reactive
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer [Oxidizing solids - Category 2]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- Class C - Oxidizing materialsQuébec CSST - WHMIS 1988Québec Workplace Health and Safety Commission (Commission de la santé et de la securite du travail (CSST))
- H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer [Oxidizing solids - Category 2]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser (unverified) [Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids - Category 2 or 3]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser (unverified) [Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Oxidising solids category 2GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
Direct Hazard » Restricted List
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- Candidate Chemical ListCA SCP - Candidate ChemicalsCalifornia Department of Toxic Substance Control (CA DTSC)
- Substances selected for RMOA or hazard assessmentEU - PACT-RMOA SubstancesEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- AntimicrobialsGSPI - Six Classes Precautionary ListGreen Science Policy Institute (GSPI)
- Chemicals of High ConcernMDH - Chemicals of High Concern and Priority ChemicalsMinnesota Department of Public Health
- Food Contact Chemicals Database Version 5.0Food Contact Chemicals Database (FCCdb)Food Packaging Forum
- Food Contact Chemicals of Concern List (FCCoCL) - TIER 3Food Contact Chemicals of Concern (FCCoCL)Food Packaging Forum
- FPF Priority Substance List from FCCdbFPF Priority Substance List from FCCdbFood Packaging Forum
- Food Packaging Forum Priority Substances ListGreenScreen Certified Standard for Food Service Ware RSLClean Production Action (CPA)
- TSCA Commercially ActiveTSCA Chemical Substance Inventory (Active-Inactive)US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
- DSL-allEC - CEPA DSLEnvironment Canada & Health Canada (EC)
How does this chemical impact the environment?Data sources
Immediate Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – A single exposure may result in severe biological harm or death to fish or other aquatic organisms.
Long-Term Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Long term exposure may result in irreversible harm to fish or other aquatic organisms.
Data sources
Direct Hazard » Immediate Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]GHS - KoreaRepublic of Korea - National Institute of Environmental Research (NIER)
- H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life (unverified) [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (acute) - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute category 1GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
Direct Hazard » Long-Term Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems
These sources refer directly to this chemical:
- H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1]GHS - JapanGovernment of Japan
- H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects (unverified) [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 3]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (unverified) [Hazardous to the aquatic environment (chronic) - Category 1]EU - Manufacturer REACH hazard submissionsEuropean Union / European Commission (EU EC)
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic category 1GHS - New ZealandTe Mana Rauhī Taiao (New Zealand EPA)
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