12.5% Bleach

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H400

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R31, R34, R50. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas (chlorine). Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms. AUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic chlorine gas. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

S26, S28, S29, S45, S50, S61, S24/25, S36/37/39. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Do not empty into drains. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately (show the label where possible). Do not mix with acids. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety Data Sheets. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

SUSMP Classification

S5

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1791, HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION

Signal word

DANGER

Prevention

P102: Keep out of reach of children. P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P410: Protect from sunlight. P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.

Disposal

P501: If no in-house recycle or reclaim resources are suitable for this product, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Pale yellow-green liquid. Odour: Slight chlorine odour.

Health hazards

causes burns, may cause serious damage to eyes

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term Exposure: Product may be mildly irritating, although unlikely to cause anything more than mild transient discomfort unless liquid is inhaled. If that occurs, it is likely to cause intense pain and corrosion of nasal passages. Damage may be permanent if exposure is extensive, or if prompt treatment does not take place. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: Product is corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. If exposure is extensive, corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: Product is corrosive to eyes. It will cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is quickly treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring is likely. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. This product is likely to cause headache and gastric disturbance such as nausea and vomiting if ingested. This product is corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract. Capable of causing moderate to severe burns with ulceration. Can penetrate to deeper layers of skin, resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC.