General Information
Revision date
2010-06-24
Product name
Technical Sodium Chlorite Solution 18.75, 31.25, 31% Active Sodium Chlorite Solution
Product Synonyms
Sodium Chlorite Solution; Chlorous Acid, Sodium Salt; 25% Active Sodium Chlorite; 31% Active Sodium Chlorite Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Technical Sodium Chlorite Solution 18.75, 31.25 and 31% Active Sodium Chlorite Solution are registered antimicrobial pesticides. See Section 15 for the EPA
Emergency telephone
1-800-733-3665 or 1-972-404-3228 (U.S.); 32.3.575.55.55 (Europe); 1800-033-111
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Occidental Chemical Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@oxy.com or 1-972-404-3245
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Pale, yellow Physical State: Liquid
Appearance/Odor
Slightly cloudy Slight chlorine odor
Signal word
DANGER
Health hazards
CORROSIVE. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. TOXIC IF INHALED. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND BLOOD.
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. *****************************************************************************************************************************************
Potential health effects
Inhalation: May cause irritation (possibly severe), burns, difficulty breathing, headache, dizziness, pulmonary edema. Skin contact: May cause irritation (possibly severe) and chemical burns. Eye contact: May cause irritation (possibly severe), chemical burns, swelling of the eye and blurred vision, and blindness. Ingestion: Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May cause irritation (possibly severe) and chemical burns. See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
