Dr. L's Chemistry Stockroom

GHS Hazard Statement: May intensify fire; oxidiser. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

GHS Precautionary Statement: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/(insert)/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep only in original container. Wash skin/hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant/(insert) container with a resistant inner liner. Dispose of contents/container to (insert)

General Hazard Information: Yellow color (if present) results from exposure to light and release of nitrogen dioxide. Severely corrosive; will cause severe damage to eyes, skin, teeth, and mucous membranes. Highly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Avoid all body tissue contact.

Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #3. Store in/on shelf with amides, nitrates (except ammonium nitrate), nitrites, azides. Store ammonium nitrate away from all other substances.