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General Information
Version
6.10
Revision date
2026-02-10
Product name
Sodium hypochlorite solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H318, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) Category 2 aquatic hazard
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391 Collect spillage.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 1 ic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 2 aquatic hazard
