For a substance or drug to be useful as a Peaceful Pill two main criteria must be met. It must be ‘Reliable’ and ‘Peaceful’.
Reliability of Sodium Nitrite is high. R=8 Peacefulness - mixed accounts make this a difficult characteristic to assess. Premed and potentiating help. P=7 Preparation - Nitrite is water soluble and can be easily consumed as a drink. Pr=5 Undetectability - At autopsy, nitrite will be detected. Clinical darkening of blood color can also be noticed in the skin U=2 Speed - A moderately quick death. Sp=3 Safety - No risk to others. Sa=5 Storage - Almost indefinite shelf life with good storage. St=4 Legality - No legal restrictions on purchase or possession. L=5