Sodium Hypochlorite, 12-16%

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd

Revision date : 2017-11-30

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GHS05 GHS08
Health risk rating 1
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7681-52-9

Name of the chemical

Sodium hypochlorite

Concentration

N/A

Listed in

EC/CAS

1310-73-2

Name of the chemical

sodium hydroxide

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

7732-18-5

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2017-11-30

Product name

Sodium Hypochlorite, 12-16%

Product Synonyms

Chlorine Bleach, Soda Bleach; Sodium

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Company Information

company name

Engro Polymer & Chemicals Ltd

GHS Information

Signal word

DANGER

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ********************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Colorless to yellow Physical State: Liquid Appearance: Clear Odor: Characteristic bleach odor

Signal word

DANGER DANGER

Health hazards

CORROSIVE. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS CAUSES DAMAGE TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM WHEN INHALED. TOXIC IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT WHEN SWALLOWED.

Physical hazards

CORROSIVE TO METALS AQUATIC TOXICITY: Toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. Corrosive to Metals GHS CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN Category 1C - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage GHS CONTACT HAZARD - EYE Category 1 - Causes serious eye damage GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE): Category 1 - Causes damage to: Respiratory System GHS CARCINOGENICITY Not classified as a carcinogen per GHS criteria. This product is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY: Listed below. Unknown Acute Dermal Toxicity: 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. Unknown Acute Inhalation Toxicity: 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.

Precautionary statements

Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray. Do not taste or swallow. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep only in original container. Avoid release to the environment. Store in a secure manner. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. ********************************************************************************************************************************** _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ - Prevention • Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray • Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection • Wash thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Keep only in original container - Response • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Specific treatment (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage - Storage • Store in a secure manner • Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner - Disposal • Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS

Hazard pictograms

Corrosion,

Hazard statements

GHS - Physical Hazard Statement(s) • May be corrosive to metals GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Causes serious eye damage • Causes damage to organs (Respiratory System)

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with acids liberates toxic gas See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Potential Acute Health Effects

Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, . Hazardous in case of skin contact(corrosive), of eye contact (corrosive). Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation (lung sensitizer). Non- corrosive for lungs. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and ulcerations. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.

Potential chronic health

Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.)by IARC [Sodium hypochlorite]. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. [Sodium hypochlorite].Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. [Sodium hydroxide]. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to lungs, mucous membranes, skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection.

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