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General Information
Revision date
2020-08-04
Product name
Sodium hypochlorite
Product Synonyms
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Chemical name
HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
CAS No.
7681-52-9
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for retail or domestic use without dilution, nor use by untrained persons
supplier name
NCP Chlorchem (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
+27 (0) 11 921 3333
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
NCP Chlorchem (Pty) Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H315, H318, H319, H335, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
Hazard statements
Transport – Class 8 Corrosive substance Metal Corrosion Category 1 H 290 May be corrosive to metals Skin Corrosion Category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns Serious Eye damage Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Skin Irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Aquatic Acute Category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life. GHS Classification of the substance: corrosive liquid, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, and is very toxic to aquatic life H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and H315 Causes skin irritation H318 Causes severe eye damage and H319 Causes eye irritation H 335 May cause respiratory irritation H400 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.2 Label elements
GHS 05 Severe skin burns & Eye damage: GHS 09 very toxic to aquatic life; GHS 07 irritation Hazard and Precautionary Statements
Signal word
Danger The most important adverse effects to know in emergency are – corrosive to skin and eyes, and toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P406: store in corrosion resistant containers or with a corrosion resistant liner P260: Do not breathe mist P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 +352 If on skin wash with plenty of water P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P317 If eye irritation persists get medical help P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P342 + P316 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Get emergency medical help immediately P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Response
Refer Sections 5, 6 and 8
Storage
Refer Section 7 Special Labelling requirements – refer Section 14 for transport labels Main hazards May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation, Very toxic to aquatic life.
