| Deepak Nitrite Ltd. offers a Standard
grade, Special grade as well as a 25% solution. |
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| Properties : |
| Molecular Formula |
NaNO2 |
| Synonym |
Nitrous and sodium salt
Erinitrit |
| Molecular weight |
69 |
| Melting Points |
281 °C |
| Bulk Density |
1.35 g/cc |
| CAS No. |
7632-00-0 |
| UN No. |
1500 |
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| Specifications : |
SPECIFICATIONS
(ON DRY BASIS) |
STANDARD
GRADE |
SPECIAL
GRADE |
SODIUM NITRITE
SOLUTION |
| Appearance |
slightly yellowish
crystalline powder |
slightly yellowish
crystalline powder |
sligtly hazy greenish
yellow solution |
| Assay |
97.0 % min |
99.0% min |
25% |
| Sodium Nitrate Content |
2.5% max |
1% max |
3-4% max |
| Moisture content |
1% max |
0.5% max |
-- |
| pH of 10% solution |
8.0-9.5 |
8.0-9.5 |
-- |
| Chloride content |
0.1% max |
0.1% max |
0.1-0.2% max |
| Alkalinity as Sodium Carbonate |
0.2% max |
0.05% max |
0.2% max |
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| Applications : |
| Pharmaceutical |
Synthesis of Paracetamol, Analgin,
l-phenyl-3-Methyl-5-Pyrazolone (PMP), Caffeine, Theophyllin. |
| Dyes |
Used for manufacture of Azo, Diazo &
Nitroso Compounds. |
| Lubricant |
Used in various lubricant as corrosion
inhibitor. |
| Construction Chemicals |
Used in concrete admixture as corrosion
inhibitor. |
| Rubber Blowing agent |
Used in manufacturing of cellular expanded
rubber goods like foot wear, Micro cellular sheet. |
| Heat treatment/Heat transfer salts |
Various types of heat transfer salts. |
| Meat Processing |
Used as meat curing agent to give pink
colour to meat. |
| Anti corossive agent |
Used in metal coatings, water treatment
chemicals etc. |
| Textile |
Used for Dyeing and printing processes. |
| Nitro Paraffins |
Used to manufacture Nitromethane,
Nitroethane & Nitroplasticizers such as BIS-2, 2-Dinitropropyl) |
| Inflatable Air Safety device |
Used in manufacture of Sodium Azide |
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| Packing : |
| 25/50 kg Polylined bags with polyethylene
liner. |
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| Storage
: |
| Should be stored in dry place away from
direct heat and light. |
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Handling
: |
Sodium Nitrite is
oxidising as well as reducing agent. May cause skin or eye irritation. Harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Use PVC hand gloves and safety equipments to avoid skin or eye contact. Over
exposure may lead to dizziness, vomitting or unconsiousness. Symptoms of Nitrite poisoning
may bause Haemoeathis unjuries or drop in bolld pressure. In case of spillage or fire
flush affected area with plenty of water. |
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| Safety Information : |
INCOMPATABILITY
With Ammonium salts, Sodium and Potassium Pyrosulphites.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID
In case of eye contact flush eyes with water for 15 minutes abd call a physician. If
swallowed induce vomiting, give water to drink and call a physician. In case of
inhalation, remove to fresh air. In case of breathing difficulty give sufficient oxygen.
NOTICE : No representation
or warranties, expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose,
or any other nature are made hereunder with respect to the information contained herein or
the product to which the information refers.
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