Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2012-10-18
Product name
Sodium Hypochlorite
Product Synonyms
Javel water, Household bleach
Chemical name
Inorganic Hypochlorite
CAS No.
7681-52-9
Emergency telephone
+27 11 976 2115, +27 11 921 3111, +27 11 976 3305
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Company Information
company name
NCP CHLORCHEM (Pty) Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard rating (NFPA Classification)
Health hazards
3 Fire Hazard: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 Specific hazards: OX CHEMICAL HAZARDOUS Chlorine gas is released on contact with acids; oxygen is released by contact with metals. Contact with ammonia and urea produce nitrogen gas and chloramines. Contact with oxidizable material produces heat, which may generate chlorine gas. MAIN HAZARDS Highly corrosive material which causes severe irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and may result in permanent damage if not treated promptly. A severe skin irritant and repeated exposure can lead to sensitization. Inhalation can result in irritation of the respiratory tract, severe lung damage, oedema and finally death. If ingested may cause severe irritation of the digestive tract, irritation, pain, inflammation, perforation, vomiting, shock, confusion, delirium, coma and death.
Potential health effects
EYES Highly corrosive solution. Causes severe irritation of the mucous membranes of the eyes. May cause permanent damage if not treated promptly. - INGESTION Highly corrosive solution. May cause severe irritation of the mouth, throat and digestive tract. May cause permanent damage if not treated promptly. May lead to shock, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea convulsions, coma and death. - INHALATION May cause irritation of the nose and throat, coughing, difficulty breathing; may cause pulmonary oedema.
Health Effects - Skin
Highly corrosive solution. Causes severe skin irritation with blistering and ulceration. May cause temporary or permanent damage if not treated promptly.
