Sodium Nitrite 99.5% (Not available for Sale to General Public)

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Sodium nitrite is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula NaNO2. It is a white to slightly yellowish crystalline powder that is very soluble in water and is hygroscopic. It is a useful precursor to a variety of organic compounds, such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, and pesticides, but it is probably best known as a food additive to prevent botulism.

Minimum Assay: >99.0 - 99.5%
Molecular Formula: NaNO2
Molecular Weight: 69.0 g/mol
Melting Point: 280 °C
Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3): Sodium Carbonate (NaCO3): <600mg/Kg
Sodium Chloride (NaCl): <50mg/Kg
Sodium Sulphate (Na2SO4): <300mg/Kg
Water (H2O): <0.2g/100gm (Loss on drying)
Insolubles: <50mg/Kg

Contains Anti-Caking Agent

Cas Number: 7632-00-0

Einecs Number: 231-555-9

HS Code / Commodity Code: 28341000

UN Number: 1500

Hazard Class: 5.1

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: H272,H301,H319,H400

Prec Phrases: P210,P220,P301+P310,P305+P351+P338,P405,P501