Sodium Chlorite
- CAS Number
- 7758-19-2
- HSN Code
- 28289030
- Molecular Formula
- NaClO2
- Catalogue Number
- AL4112
- Purity
- ≥ 80%
- Molecular Weight
- 90.44 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Sodium chlorite is an inorganic sodium salt in which chlorite is the counterion. It has a role as an oxidising agent.
Also known as Sodium chlorite, Chlorite of soda.
- Catalogue No.
- AL4112
- CAS Number
- 7758-19-2
- Molecular Formula
- NaClO2
- Molecular Weight
- 90.44 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 28289030
- Grade
- 80%
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: Decomposes as it melts between 180-200 °C; Density: 2.468 g/cu cm in crystalline form; Solubility: Slightly soluble in methanol.
- Appearance
- White crystals or crystalline powder
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 250 gm plastic bottle, 1 Kg plastic bottle
- Storage
- Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents, acids and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Sodium Chlorite
- Catalogue No.
- AL4112
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7758-19-2
- EC Number
- 231-836-6
- Grade
- 80%
- EC Index Number
- 017-005-00-2
- Chemical Formula
- NaClO2
- HSN Code
- 28289030
- Synonyms
- Sodium chlorite, Chlorite of soda
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used as a precursor for chlorine dioxide generation, disinfectant, and bleaching agent.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 3; Acute Tox. 2; Skin Corr. 1B; Eye Dam. 1; STOT RE 2; Aquatic Acute 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 23668197 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive, Acute Toxic, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H301: Toxic if swallowed; H310: Fatal in contact with skin; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Strong oxidizer; may cause fire or explosion in contact with combustible materials.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Sodium Chlorite
- CAS No.
- 7758-19-2
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes; potential for chemical burns.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Not combustible. Contact with combustible materials will increase fire hazard.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Contain spill and prevent entry into waterways.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Handle with gloves and protective eyewear. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from combustible substances, reducing agents, acids and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust or mist is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White to pale yellow
- Odour
- Strong oxidizing odor
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not specified
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- Decomposes as it melts between 180-200 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- Not specified
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable, but a strong oxidizer
- Vapour pressure
- Not specified
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not specified
- Density
- 2.468 g/cu cm in crystalline form
- Solubility
- Slightly soluble in methanol
- Log Pow
- Not specified
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive under normal conditions
- Oxidising properties
- Strong oxidizer
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts violently with reducing agents and combustible materials.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes at 200 °C. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. This generates fire and explosion hazard. The substance is a strong oxidant.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong acids, strong bases, and reducing agents.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Dangerous; when heated it emits highly toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and disodium oxide and may explode.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 165 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse oral 350 mg/kg; LC50 Rat inhalation 0.29 mg/L4 hr 80.9 % purity/
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H318: Causes serious eye damage
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1496
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1496
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1496
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1496
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1496
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Sodium chlorite
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Sodium chlorite
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Sodium chlorite
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Sodium chlorite
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Sodium chlorite
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 5.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Sodium chlorite is primarily used as a precursor for the generation of chlorine dioxide, which is essential in water disinfection processes, particularly in municipal water treatment facilities. It is also utilized in the pulp and paper industry for bleaching purposes, enhancing the brightness of paper products. Additionally, sodium chlorite finds applications in the textile industry for bleaching fabrics and in the food industry for sanitizing equipment and surfaces. Its strong oxidizing properties make it valuable in various research applications, including studies on disinfection and oxidation processes.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL02512
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 90.44 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 80% | 82% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 1% | 0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | 7.5 g/100 mL | 7.5 g/100 mL |
The above product is expected to comply with 80% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80% | ≥ 80% | m.p. Decomposes as it melts between 180-200 °C | ≤ 1% | ≤ 0.5% | None detected | Slightly soluble in methanol |
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