LAUNDRY BLEACH

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Large fire : Use dry chemical, CO2, foam or water spray – Do Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC. not use water jets. Corrosive C. Fire Fighters’ PPE: Wear SCBA and chemical splash suit. Fully encapsulating, gas-tight suits should be worn for maximum R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. protection. Structural firefighter’s uniform is NOT effective for these materials. Special fire-fighting procedures: None. R34 Causes burns. Unusual fire hazards: A mixture with acids or heating can produce toxic chlorine gas. S1/2 Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. Hazardous products of combustion: Thermal decomposition in a large fire may yield toxic fumes. Hydrogen chloride may be S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with produced. plenty of soap-suds. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or medical advice immediately (show the label flames) within at least 50 m. Do not touch or walk through whenever possible). spilled material. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop S50 Do not mix with acids. leak if safe to do so – Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined areas. Cover with DRY earth, sand or other non-