Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
59-74 26-53 0-10
General Information
Revision date
2015-05-06
Product name
VX 456
CAS No.
7732-18-5
Emergency telephone
1-800-733-3665 or 1-972-404-3228 (USA); CHEMTREC (within USA and Number
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
GHS Classification _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Appearance/Odor
Slightly cloudy Slight chlorine odor
Signal word
DANGER DANGER
Health hazards
CORROSIVE. CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE. TOXIC IF INHALED. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. 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. SUSPECTED OF CAUSING GENETIC DEFECTS.
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, vapors, 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 Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product - Response IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) 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 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Specific treatment (see Section 4 of the safety data sheet and/or the First Aid information on the product label) IF exposed or concerned, or if you feel unwell: Get medical advice/attention - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed - 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 1B - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage GHS CONTACT HAZARD - EYE Category 1 - Causes serious eye damage GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - Category 3 - Toxic if inhaled INHALATION: GHS ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - Not classified as acutely toxic for dermal exposure. DERMAL: GHS: TARGET ORGAN Category 2 - May cause damage to Respiratory System, Blood, Kidneys TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE): GHS: TARGET ORGAN Category 2 - May cause damage to Blood, Kidney through prolonged or repeated TOXICITY (REPEATED exposure EXPOSURE): GHS: TARGET ORGAN Category 1 - Causes damage to 2 through prolonged or repeated exposure TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE): GHS: CARCINOGENICITY: Not classified as a carcinogen per GHS criteria. This product is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP IARC or
Environmental hazards
ACUTE UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY: Not applicable. This product was tested as a whole. This information only pertains to untested mixtures. 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of known acute toxicity.
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 Harmful if swallowed 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 Suspected of causing genetic defects
2.3 Other hazards
None identified See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION _____________________________________________________________________________________________________