General Information
Revision date
1999-12-31
Product name
12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
P.O. Box 7719
Manufacturer Name
Griffin Bros., Inc
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Griffin Bros., Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Corrosive
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to Metals (Category 1) Skin (Category 1C) Eyes (Category 1) Aquatic Toxicity (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
HAZARD STATEMENT(S): H290: May be harmful to metals H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H401: Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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 P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 +P351 +P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P333+P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P405: Store Locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Potential health effects
EYE CONTACT: May cause severe irritation or damage to the eyes. INHALATION: Accidental mixing with other chemicals or decomposition of sodium hypochlorite vapor is irritating to the respiratory system. INGESTION: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and gastrointestinal Irritation may result from ingestion. SKIN CONTACT: Severely irritating; may cause permanent skin damage. Prolonged or repeated contact may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts of material
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Pre-existing eye, skin, asthma, heart conditions or respiratory conditions SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION: Based on the toxicity profile and exposure scenarios for sodium hypochlorite, EPA concludes that the risks from chronic and sub-chronic exposure to low levels of this pesticide are minimal and without consequence to human health.
