CHLORINE BLEACH 56

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H400, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 2 Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be corrosive to metals. May intensify fire; oxidizer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Very toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Keep only in original container. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a corrosive resistant container.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

None.