Composition
Components
CAS No.
% by wt.
TLV
Sodium
Hypochlorite
7681-52-9
10-15
%
none
Chlorine
7782-50-5
9.5-14.5
0.5 ppm TWA 1.0 ppm STEL
Sodium
Hydroxide
1310-73-2
0.30-0.80
2mg/m3 ceiling
Water
Remainder
FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point: Nonflammable
Flammable limits: non flammable or combustible
Extinguishing media: N/A
Special Firing Fighting Procedure: Avoid fumes from spilled or exposed fluid. Firefighters
should wear full protective clothing and OSHA/NIOSH self-contained
breathing apparatus. Cool Fire-exposed containers with water spray from a
safe distance.
Fire and explosion Hazards: Sodium Hypochlorite bleach is a strong
oxidizing agent and decomposes when heated. Decomposition products may
cause containers to explode. Vigorous reactions may occur with organic materials, causing
fires.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical: Stable
Conditions to avoid: Heat or direct sunlight; temp above 85
F. Do not mix with solutions containing ammonia.
Hazardous Products of decomposition: Chlorine gas--from highly acidic materials.
Chloramines--from contact with ammonia
Polychlorinated phenols--from contact with phenolic disinfectants.
Polymerization: Will NOT Occur.
Incompatibility: Acids, ammonia, ether, urea, oxidizable materials, soaps, oils, greases,
phenolic disinfectants and metals.
Emergency Overview
Corrosive; May cause severe skin and eye irritation or chemical burns to
broken skin. Vapors extremely irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. HARMFUL
AND POTENTIALLY FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
INGESTION: Can cause corrosion of mucous membranes, severe esophageal burns
and perforation of esophagus or stomach.
INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors can cause bronchial irritation, coughing, difficulty
in breathing, nausea and pulmonary edema.
EYE CONTACT: Corrosive to the eyes; may cause severe and permanent damage.
SKIN CONTACT: Severe irritant; contact can produce blistering and eczema.
Avoid breathing vapors. Do not store near food , water , or feed. Protect
eyes, skin, and clothing from contact with this product.
FIRST AIDE MEASURES
INGESTION: If swallowed DO NOT induce vomit Immediately drink a large
quantity of water. Do not use acidic antidotes or sodium bicarbonate (baking
soda). Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
INHALATION: If exposed to excessive vapor levels, remove to fresh air and
seek medical attention if cough or other symptoms occur.
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eye with plenty of cool, running water. Remove
contact lenses if applicable, and continue flushing for at least 15 min. GET
medical attention immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Flush affected skin area with copious amounts of water and wash
with soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, get medical attention.
Remove clothing and wash before reuse.
Personal Protective
RESPIRATOR: Not normally necessary; use NIOSH approved respirator for concentrated
vapors.
GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD: Required; goggles should be chemical splash type. Face
shield also helpful.
APRON: Recommended to avoid skin contact and protect clothing from damage.
GLOVES: Required; use impervious PVC or Neoprene with long gauntlet.
BOOT: Recommended to protect shoes and feet when using product for cleaning
floors.
- Appearance
- Clear pale yellow liquid
- Odor
- Chlorine
- pH
- 12.5-13.5
- Specific Gravity
- 1.16-1.26
- Solubility in water
- Complete
- Boiling Point
- 205 deg F (decomp)
- Freezing Point
- 28 deg F ( appx)
- Vapor Pressure
- 17.5mm Hg@20C
- Vapor Density
- N/A
- Evaporation Rate
- N/A
- Handling precautions
- Wash after handling and before eating.
- Use personal
protective equipment and wear suitable chemical-resistant clothing.
- Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Follow label
directions closely.
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- Storage precautions
- Store upright in a cool(below85 F) , dry ,well-ventilated area. Keep
away from heat or direct sunlight. Separate from incompatible
materials , such as acid, ammonia, soap-based products or organic
materials. Protect containers from physical damage. Keep away from
children.
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- Response to spills
- small: Dilute product by flushing the area with large quantity of
water and flush to sanitary sewer.
- large:
Contain run off by diking with suitable material. Soak up liquid on
inert absorbent and transfer
to approved container. Prevent spill from entering sewers or
water ways.
Dot Classification: Hazardous Class 8, Packing group
III UN 1791
EPA
Registered
70271-20002(10% Bleach), 70271-20001(12.5% Bleach)
Sara Title III Material Sodium
Hydroxide & Sodium Hypochlorite
Canada
WHMIS
Controlled Products, Class E-Corrosive Material
NFPA Classification
3
BLUE
HEALTH HAZARD
0
RED
FLAMMABILITY
1
YELLOW
REACTIVITY
OX
WHITE
SPECIAL HAZARD
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