Description
Sodium nitrite is supplied for industrial chemical processing corrosion inhibition and regulated manufacturing uses. Sodium nitrite is a white-to-yellowish, highly water-soluble inorganic salt commonly used as a preservative and colorant in processed meats (e.g., bacon, hot dogs) to prevent bacterial growth and rancidity. It is a potent chemical, utilized industrially in corrosion inhibitors and as a cyanide antidote, but carries significant risk of severe poisoning and fatal methaemoglobinemia if misused.
