Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-12-01
Product name
Alpha Chlor
Product Synonyms
Sodium Hypochlorite Solution, Bleach
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Disinfection of Drinking Water, Sewage & Wastewater Effluent Treatment, Swimming Pool Water Disinfection. Please contact Olin Chlor Alkali Products, Inc. for additional recommended uses
Emergency telephone
US: 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Alpha Water Systems Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA defined hazards Category 1
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2
Long term hazards
OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Precautionarystatement
Prevention
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep only in original container. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor.Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. ALPHA CHLOR
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.