Sodium Hypochlorite 12% (Liquid Chlorine)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the chemical Clear to yellow liquid. Chlorine or bleach odor Most important hazards: Corrosive to metals. Corrosive to all tissues. May cause respiratory irritation

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe mist or vapor. Keep only in original packaging. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

4%

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion can cause irritation and corrosive action in the mouth, stomach and digestive tract. Toxic fumes, gases or vapours may evolve on burning.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear to yellow liquid. Chlorine or bleach odor. Most important hazards: Corrosive to metals. Corrosive to all tissues. May cause respiratory irritation. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin corrosion - Category 1 Eye Damage - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure - Category 3 (respiratory)