7.5% Sodium Chlorite Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ********************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Pale, yellow Physical state Liquid

Appearance/Odor

Slightly cloudy Slight chlorine odor

Signal word

DANGER

Health hazards

CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE TOXIC IF INHALED. INGESTION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO: BLOOD SYSTEM, AND KIDNEY SYSTEM. INHALATION MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BLOOD AND KIDNEYS THROUGH PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURES.

Physical hazards

Dried material can ignite upon contact with combustibles AQUATIC TOXICITY: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE.

Precautionary statements

Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe mist, vapours, or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a secure manner. Always package, store, transport and dispose of all waste and contaminated equipment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local health and environmental regulations. Do not contaminate with acids, reducing agents, combustible materials, oxidizing materials, hypochlorite, organic solvents and compounds, garbage, dirt, organic matter, household products, chemicals, soap products, paint products, vinegar, beverages, oils, pine oil, dirty rags, sulfur-containing rubber, or any other foreign matter. - Prevention Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors, or spray In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection Wash thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area - Response IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Specific treatment (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SOS) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Print date: 05-03-2014 3 of 16 - Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations

Additional information

This material is corrosive and an oxidizer when dry. This material's pH and oxidative action contribute to its health and physical hazards. **********************************************************************************************************************************

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS: CONTACT HAZARD -SKIN: Category 1 B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. GHS: CONT ACT HAZARD -EYE: Cateaorv 1 - Causes serious eve damaae GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION: Cateaorv 3 - Toxic if inhaled GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY -ORAL: Not classified as acutely toxic for oral exposure Print date: 05-03-2014 2 of 16 GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL: Not classified as acutely toxic for dermal exposure GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE Category 2 - May cause damage to: Respiratory System EXPOSURE): Blood, Kidnevs GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEAT Category 2 - May cause damage to Blood, Kidneys EXPOSURE): hrouah prolonaed or repeated exposure UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY: Not applicable. This product was tested as a whole. This information only pertains to untested mixtures.

Hazard pictograms

Skull and Crossbones, Corrosion, Health Hazard

Hazard statements

GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage May cause damage to organs: (Respiratory, Kidney, and Blood systems) May cause damage to Renal system (Kidneys), and Blood system through prolonged or repeated exposure

2.3 Other hazards

None identified. See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION