A yellowish white crystalline solid. Noncombustible but will accelerate the burning of combustible material.
If large quantities are involved in a fire or if the combustible material is finely divided, an explosion may result.
If contaminated by ammonium compounds, spontaneous decomposition can occur and the resulting heat may
ignite surrounding combustible material. Prolonged exposure heat may result in an explosion. Toxic oxides of
nitrogen are produced in fires involving Sodium nitrite. Used as a food preservative, and to make other chemicals.
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