Sodium Hypochlorite

Precautionary statements

for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids

Prevention

occasionally. P260: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Most important symptoms/effects, both acute and delayed P273: Avoid release to the environment Causes burns in the mouth and throat; vomiting; irritation of P264: Wash hand thoroughly after handling. eyes and nose, sore throat, cough, chest tightness, headache, P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection ataxia and confusion; immediate pain, irritation, lacrimation, /face protection. burning sensation or transient corneal injury of the eyes; and

Response

irritation and contact dermatitis in skin . Pulmonary edema may P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep occur up to 36 hours after exposure. at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special P301+ P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT treatment needed: Do not use emesis, lavage or acidic induce vomiting antidotes. Avoid sodium bicarbonate. Sodium thiosulfate P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for solution may be used to reduce unreacted material. Endotra- several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and cheal intubation could be needed if glottic edema compromises easy to do. Continue rinsing. the airway. For individuals with significant inhalation exposure, P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. monitor arterial blood gases and chest x-ray 1 03 V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Keep away from light, heat, acids, alkalis, ammonia, urea, reducing and oxidizing agents, combustibles, metals