Bleach

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

The mixture has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies.

EU Classification

Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1 H290 - May be corrosive to metals.

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life. aquatic hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects. Hazard summary Causes burns. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May be corrosive to metals.

2.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Sodium Hypochlorite (14-15% active chlorine)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P102 Keep out of reach of children. P103 Read label before use. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapour. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

EUH031 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. EUH206 - Warning! Do not use together with other products. May release dangerous gases (chlorine).

2.3 Other hazards

None known.