Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
0.2 - 1.5
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
Balance
General Information
Revision date
2022-01-12
Product name
12.5 - 15.6% Solution
Product Synonyms
Bleach 12.5% - Sodium Hypochlorite Solution, Bleach Solution, Liquid Chlorine Solution, Hypo-solution and Liquid Bleach
Emergency telephone
1-440-997-5221, 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
INEOS KOH
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
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 re-use. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CONTROL CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
HNOC)
Additional information
Reacts violently with acids liberating chlorine gas. Also reacts with organic substance. When heated, gives off oxygen that may increase fire hazard NFPA classification (scale 0-4) Health Fire Reactivity 2 0 1 EC classification (assigned) C (Corrosive) Emergency overview
Health hazards
Respiratory Tract Burns, Skin Burns, Mucous Membrane Burns, and Eye Irritation
Potential health effects
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Short term exposure Irritation to respiratory tract. May have same as effects reported in other routes of exposure, burns, blisters, nausea, difficulty breathing, and lung congestion. Long term exposure Skin contact Same as effects reported in short term exposure. Short term exposure Irritant, reddening of the skin. May have burns, blisters, and itching Long term exposure Eye contact Same as effects reported in short term exposure. Short term exposure Irritation (possible severe), possible eye damage Long term exposure Ingestion Same as effects reported in short term exposure. Short term exposure Burns, vomiting stomach pain, disorientation, bluish skin color, convulsions, and coma Long term exposure Carcinogen status Same as effects reported in short term exposure.
