Ordered SN but need to know how to properly store it

[angrymob222]

I ordered SN which is such a relief. I just need to know how to properly store it. It says it is supposed to be stored in a cool, dry and ventilated area. It also cannot have any smoke near it. I am worried because I live in a small studio apartment with my partner and it is just one big room. I am planning on never opening the box it comes in unless if I know I am ready to end my life, and I am also going to put it in one of my ottomans. I am afraid because my partner smokes weed since the studio. Will it catch on fire if he smokes weed in the room? Even if it is stored in the ottoman and he is smoking from across the room? I also am afraid about winter time when it gets cold and we have to start using the heater to stay warm, will that cause it to catch on fire? Also, if it is still in the box and I have the box in my hands then could it possibly be absorbed through my skin? I am not talking about the actual bottle, I am talking about the box it will come in when it gets shipped to my door.
*I am afraid because my partner smokes weed inside the studio

 

[lostmyacc]

I don't believe it's flammable . I understand your concern but I doubt it's going to burst into flames being exposed to heat.
The warnings about being near heat apply to almost everything in everyday life. Like bed covers, electronics like Playstaions, carpets. I think it's just standard practice to have these warnings.

 

[befree]

SN is even explosive when it´s exposed to heat. Recommended storage temperature is 15 - 25 degrees celsius.

 

[angrymob222]

SN is even explosive when it´s exposed to heat. Recommended storage temperature is 15 - 25 degrees celsius.

God damn idk how to properly store it in a place that is 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.

 

[befree]

Is it warmer than 25 degrees celsius in the room ? If yes, I would store it airtight in the fridge.

I just found this:
https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/2258.pdf

"Sodium Nitrite may explode on heating above 986oF
(530oC) or on contact with CYANIDES; PHOSPHORUS; TIN
(II) CHLORIDE; COMBUSTIBLES; and REDUCING
AGENTS (such as LITHIUM, SODIUM, ALUMINUM and
their HYDRIDES)"

So don´t worry.

 

[wljourney]

- It will be perfectly fine if you store it in your apartment at normal room temperature.
- Heating in the winter is fine to keep it at a normal room temperature. Just don't store it right next to the heating unit.
- It won't spontaneously combust.
- it could be absorbed through skin, but only if you cover yourself in it like a dry rub on a steak.
- As long as your apartment isn't heating up too much in summer it'll be fine. Even up to 27 or 28 C. That's approx 80 F. If it gets hotter than that inside, you will be very uncomfortable anyway. Hope you have A/C.
- Smoking weed wont affect it, you just don't want to store it next to the brisket smoker. (Remember it is used in food production!!)
- I would not recommend storing it in the fridge d/t the humidity.

Unpack the box, get a lock-lock container (they usually are airtight with a rubber seal) and store it as planned.
It'll be fine.

 

[angrymob222]

- It will be perfectly fine if you store it in your apartment at normal room temperature.
- Heating in the winter is fine to keep it at a normal room temperature. Just don't store it right next to the heating unit.
- It won't spontaneously combust.
- it could be absorbed through skin, but only if you cover yourself in it like a dry rub on a steak.
- As long as your apartment isn't heating up too much in summer it'll be fine. Even up to 27 or 28 C. That's approx 80 F. If it gets hotter than that inside, you will be very uncomfortable anyway. Hope you have A/C.
- Smoking weed wont affect it, you just don't want to store it next to the brisket smoker. (Remember it is used in food production!!)
- I would not recommend storing it in the fridge d/t the humidity.

Unpack the box, get a lock-lock container (they usually are airtight with a rubber seal) and store it as planned.
It'll be fine.

Thank you so much for answering all my questions! Also, what would happen if I didn't get a lock lock container and just kept it in the shipping package and left it in my ottoman?

 

[wljourney]

Thank you so much for answering all my questions! Also, what would happen if I didn't get a lock lock container and just kept it in the shipping package and left it in my ottoman?

It should be sufficiently packaged. Not sure where you bought it from. Bottles usually are sealed and the packs from IC are as well. If you live in a very humid climate without A/C it's better to have a locklock box. Depending on how long you plan to store it.

 

[angrymob222]

It should be sufficiently packaged. Not sure where you bought it from. Bottles usually are sealed and the packs from IC are as well. If you live in a very humid climate without A/C it's better to have a locklock box. Depending on how long you plan to store it.

That's good to know. I realized when I looked at my order that it is apparently being shipped in a tight sealed container with a child proof cap on it so I think it might be okay leaving it the way it is.

 

[london3]

@angrymob222

Just put the SN in a glass jar or a plastic container that is airtight. You can even wrap it up in aluminium foil and then put in a container.

Store it in the cupboard where it is dark and cool