SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H400

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS –Global Hazardous System Classification according to the European Regulation (EC) no. 1272/2008, as amended:

Hazard categories

Code of hazard class and Metals Corrosive Met Corr. 1 H 290 – May be corrosive to metals .Skin Corrosion Skin Corr.1B H 314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Damage Eye Dam. 1 H 318 - Causes serious eye damage. Hazardous to the aquatic Aquatic Acute 1 H 400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.

Environmental hazards

Risk advice to the human and the environment Chlorine gas released from sodium hypochlorite causes irritation of respiratory system, consisting in coughing, difficult breathing, nausea and pulmonary edema. The product contact with skin can cause skin irritation, followed by blisters. The eye contact causes serious damages of eyes. Ingestion of product cause mucous, membrane burns, perforation of the esophagus and stomach, and laryngeal edema. 2.2 Labels elements Labeling according to the European Regulation (EC) no. 1272/2008, as amended: - Name on label: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5 % active chlorine -

Signal word

DANGER -

Hazard pictograms

GHS 05 - corrosive GHS 09 - hazardous to the aquatic environment

Hazard statements

H 290: May be corrosive to metals. H 314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H 400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

P 260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P 273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P 303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P 305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P 310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P 390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P 403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P 501: Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with local regulation. Additional labelling requirements EUH 031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas Note B – sodium hypochlorite solution 12.5 % active chlorine EC ‘’Label’’

2.3 Other hazards

The product does not meet the criteria for classification as PBT, Persistent Bio-accumulative and Toxic or vPvB –very persistent, very bio-accumulative.