Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
<1
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2023-06-30
Product name
Sodium Hypochlorite
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Water treatment chemical, Bleach, Sanitiser
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Aakland Chemicals (1997) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
lab@aakland.co.nz
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H318, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
HSNO Classifications
GHS classifications 8.2 C Skin corrosive Category 1C 8.3 A Serious eye damage, Category 1 9.1 B Hazardous to the aquatic environment chronic Category 2
Hazard statements
H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 – Causes serious eye damage. H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. AUH031 – Contact with acid liberates toxic gas.
Prevention
P102 – Keep out of reach of children. P103 – Read label before use. P260 – Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 – Wash face, hands and any exposure skin thoroughly after handling. P273 – Avoid release to the environment. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P101 – If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P330+P331 – IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 – IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. P310 – Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 – Specific treatment: Consider oral administration of sodium thiosulfate solutions if sodium hypochlorite is ingested. Do not administer neutralizing substances since the resultant exothermic reaction could further damage tissue. Endotracheal intubation could be needed if glottic oedema compromises the airway. For individuals with significant inhalation exposure, monitor arterial blood gases and chest x-ray. P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 – Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 – Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 – Dispose of the product and packaging at an approved landfill or other approved facility. Avoid contamination of waterways. Do not use container for any other purpose.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Contact with acids liberates highly toxic chlorine gas.
