Sodium Hypochlorite Aqueous solution, 8%w/w to 20.0%w/w

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

DANGER. CAUSE EYE BURNS. CAUSE SKIN BURNS. Emergency Overview: Clear, yellow green liquid. Chlorine odor. Danger May develop chlorine if mixed with acidic solutions. Contact with acids, contamination or heating may cause the release of corrosive chlorine gas. May react with water, generating heat. Contact with metals may release small amounts of flammable hydrogen gas. Corrosive material. Causes eye burns. Prolonged contact may produce chemical burns to affected skin areas. May cause severe irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. May cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach

Potential health effects

Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure Inhalation : Inhalation of high concentrations of fumes or mists may cause severe irritation and corrosive damage to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Skin : May cause chemical burns. Direct skin contact may cause skin burns and deep ulcerations. Eyes : May cause chemical burns. May cause blindness. Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. May cause chemical burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, vomiting, burns, perforations, and bleeding. Effects of long-term (chronic) Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and de-fatting of the skin. exposure : Repeated inhalation may cause permanent lung damage. Signs and symptoms: The product may cause burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes.

Environmental effects

Components of this product have been identified as having potential environmental concerns.