DESTAINER 12.5

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H335, H401

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification 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) Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure (Category 3)(Respiratory tract irritation)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290: May be corrosive to metals H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318: Causes serious eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H401: Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P261: Avoid breathing fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash with soap and water thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. 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 P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390: Absorb spillage to avoid material damage. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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.