Inorganic Oxidizing Agent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA INGESTION: Liquid solutions of chlorine dioxide gas can be irritating and in high concentra- EXPOSURE LIMITS: SECTION 5 • FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES tions cause chemical burns. Not anticipated from this product. COMPONENT CASRN DRY PRODUCT: Sodium chlorite

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DANGER N/A None Listed ADDITIONAL DATA: May have increased effects with exposure to chlorine, other chlorine FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Sodium chlorite in the unactivated product is a strong Sodium Chlorite 7758-19-2 CATEGORY: Oxidizing solids (category 2) None Listed oxides, and chlorine-fluorine compounds. oxidizer, and can support combustion in the absence of air. Chlorine dioxide, which may Inert N/A 15 mg/m3^* 10 mg/m3^* None Listed evolve from exposure of the unactivated product to water, is explosive in the gas phase at ^Time Weighted Average +Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated concentrations greater than 10% by volume. Do not allow chlorine dioxide gas to CAUTION | CATEGORY NA SECTION 9 • PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES FIREFIGHTING: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus INHALATION: Chlorine dioxide gas is a strong respiratory irritant. High exposure may with full facepiece (pressure-demand, NIOSH-approved). Approach fire from upwind to SECTION 13 • DISPOSAL INFORMATION APPEARANCE: Dry Product-white powdery substance. cause bronchiospasm and pulmonary edema, which may be delayed in onset. May also avoid hazardous vapors and toxic decomposition products. cause severe headache. All symptoms may be delayed and long lasting. Prolonged Activated Product-light green to yellow liquid. HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Decomposition can release oxygen that exposure may cause bronchitis. Unactivated product should be disposed in accordance with all federal, state and local UPPER/LOWER FLAMMABILITY LIMITS: NA regulations. Used/activated product sachets are considered inert; consult with appropriate ODOR: Dry Product-NA supports combustion and reduces effectiveness of suffocation-type extinguishing agents. SKIN CONTACT: Skin irritant. Gas phase may be absorbed, causing tissue and blood cell damage. Thermal decomposition products from incomplete combustion (pyrolysis) include carbon agencies to determine appropriate disposal methods. Activated Product-faint chlorine smell monoxide, carbon dioxide, and inorganic chlorine compounds. VAPOR PRESSURE: NA EYE CONTACT: Eye irritant. Exposure may cause visual disturbance such as seeing haloes ODOR THRESHOLD: 0.1 PPM around lights. SECTION 14 • TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION VAPOR DENSITY: NA SECTION 6 • ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES INGESTION: Aqueous solutions of chlorine dioxide gas can be irritating and in high pH: NA D.O.T. Classification: 5.1, Oxidizer

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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1496 RELATIVE DENSITY: NA concentrations cause chemical burns. Not anticipated from this product. DRY PRODUCT: SECTION 15 • REGULATORY INFORMATION If contents of pouch are exposed, spilled, or otherwise introduced into the environment: ADDITIONAL DATA: May have increased effects with exposure to chlorine, other chlorine • Wear protective rubber gloves (see manufacturer details for tolerances) SECTION 10 • STABILITY AND REACTIVITY oxides and chlorine-fluorine compounds. Avoid directly inhaling fumes of activated • Wear protective goggles or other eye protection solution. Read label carefully before use. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS: • Wear an approved NIOSH mask to prevent inhaling fumes/dust STABILITY: Product is stable under normal storage conditions. Ingredients are oxidizers Clean Air Act: Not applicable. • Place contents on pouch in a plastic container and may decompose if heated above 160 °C, opened, or wetted.