General Information
Revision date
2012-11-19
Product name
Alchlor
Chemical name
Alchlor
Emergency telephone
1-800-255-3924
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alco-Chem, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H401
Toxic to aquatic life
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Health: Serious Eye Damage, Category 1C
2.2 Label elements
Corrosion
Hazard statements
H401: Toxic to aquatic life. EMERGENCY OVERVIEW PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Pale yellow to green liquid with chlorine (bleach) odor IMMEDIATE CONCERNS: Danger Corrosive. Can cause eye burns and permanent tissue damage.
Potential health effects
EYES: Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness. SKIN: DANGER CORROSIVE Causes burns to skin. INGESTION: Harmful if swallowed. INHALATION: Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. COMMENTS: HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS DANGER Corrosive. May cause severe skin and eye irritation or chemical burns to broken skin. Causes eye damage. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Wear safety glasses or goggles and rubber gloves when handling this product. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid breathing vapors.
Environmental hazards
This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Do not discharge effluent containing this product into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans or other waters unless in accordance with the requirements of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the permitting authority has been notified in writing prior to discharge. Do not discharge effluent containing this product to sewer systems without previously notifying the local sewage treatment plant authority. For guidance contact your State Water Board or Regional Office of the EPA. PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL HAZARDS STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT: Mix only with water according to label directions. Mixing this product with chemicals (e.g. ammonia, acids, detergents, etc.) or organic matter (e.g. urine feces, etc.) will release chlorine gas, which is irritating to eyes, lungs, and mucous membranes. Vacate poorly ventilated areas as soon as possible. Do not return until odors have dissipated.
