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General Information
Revision date
2018-02-08
Product name
HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
Product Synonyms
Surchlor, Antiformin, B-K liquid, Chloros, Chlorox, Dakins solution, Hyclorite, Milton
Chemical name
sodium hypochlorite
CAS No.
7681-52-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in the bleaching of paper pulp and textiles, for the purification of water, in medicine, as a swimming pool disinfectant and laundering agent and as a fungicide and germicide. Also used in the manufacture of organic chemicals and as a chemical intermediate. [~Intermediate ~]
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Company Information
company name
chemwatch
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H314, H333, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport purposes. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 3 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 2 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme [2] Oxidizing Liquid Category 2, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 5, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1C, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 1 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI Gazetted by EPA New 5.1.1B, 6.1E (inhalation), 8.2C, 8.3A, 9.1A (crustacean), 9.1A (fish), 9.1D (algal) Zealand
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H333 May be harmful if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
