Sodium Hypo Chlorite 10-12.5%

Chemical Name

CAS #

% BY WEIGHT

WATER

7732-18-5

87.50- 90.00

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

7681-52-9

10.00- 12.50

Eye  

Can cause permanent eye injury.  Symptoms include stinging,tearing, redness, and swelling of eyes.  Can injure the cornea and cause blindness.   

Skin   

Can cause permanent skin damage.  Symptoms may include redness,burning, and swelling of skin, burns, and other skin damage. Additional symptoms of skin contact may include:  skin blistering,hair loss, Passage of this material into the body through the skin is possible, but it is unlikely that this would result in harmful effects during safe handling and use.

Swallowing  

Swallowing this material may be harmful or fatal.  Symptoms may include severe stomach and intestinal irritation (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), abdominal pain, and vomiting of blood.Swallowing this material may cause burns and destroy tissue in the mouth, throat, and digestive tract.  Low blood pressure and shock  may occur as a result of severe tissue injury. 

Inhalation    

It is possible to breathe this material under certain conditions of handling and use (for example, during heating, spraying, or stirring).  Breathing this material may be harmful or fatal.Symptoms may include severe irritation and burns to the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.

Symptoms of Exposure  

Signs and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or passage of the material through the skin may include:  stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) cough, tight feeling in the chest, difficult breathing, lung edema (fluid buildup in the lung tissue), lung damage, shock, coma, and death. 

Target Organ Effects 

This material (or a component) has been shown to lower activity of certain immune system cells in experimental animals.  The significance of this effect with respect to human health is uncertain.  

Developmental Information 

There are no data available for assessing risk to the fetus from maternal exposure to this material. 

Cancer Information 

Based on the available information, this material cannot be classified with regard to carcinogenicity.  This material is not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the National Toxicology Program, or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. 

Other Health Effects 

When combined with an acid or ammonia, sodium hypochlorite may produce chlorine or chloramine gas, respectively.  Inhalation of these gases results in coughing, choking, difficult breathing, and other symptoms of respiratory tract irritation.  Fluid may collect in the lung tissue following a severe gas exposure. 

Primary Route(s) of Entry   

Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye contact.

Eyes   

If material gets into the eyes, immediately flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart.  If symptoms develop as a result of vapor exposure, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air before flushing as recommended above.  Seek immediate medical attention. 

Skin  

Immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.  Seek immediate medical attention.  Wash clothing before reuse and discard contaminated shoes.  

Swallowing 

Seek immediate medical attention.  Do not induce vomiting.Vomiting will cause further damage to the mouth and throat.  If individual is conscious and alert, immediately rinse mouth with water and give milk or water to drink.  If possible, do not leave individual unattended.

Inhalation

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air.  Seek immediate medical attention; keep person warm and quiet.  If person is not breathing, begin artificial respiration.  If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. 

Note to Physicians  

Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material:  skin, lung (for  example, asthma-like conditions), immune system. 

Flash Point  

Not applicable 

Explosive Limit 

Not applicable

Autoignition Temperature  

No data   

Hazardous Products of Combustion

May form:  chlorine

Fire and Explosion Hazards  

No special fire hazards are known to be associated with this product.   

Extinguishing Media 

Use an extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.. 

Fire Fighting Instructions 

Water may be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool until fire is out.  Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode with appropriate turn-out gear and chemical resistant personal protective equipment.  Refer to the personal protective equipment section of this MSDS.

NFPA Rating 

Health - 3, Flammability - 0, Reactivity - 1

Small Spill    

Dilute with water and absorb onto a noncombustible absorbent material.  

Large Spill 

Prevent run-off to sewers, streams or other bodies of water. If run-off occurs, notify proper authorities as required, that a spill has occurred.  Collect and add slowly to large volume of  water.  Persons not wearing protective equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up is completed.  Stop  spill at source.  Dike to prevent spreading.  Pump to salvage tank. 

Handling 

Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied.  Sinc emptied containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.  Emergency eyewash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of potential exposure
 

Eye Protection  

Chemical splash goggles and face shield (8" min.) in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. (Consult your industrial hygienist.)  

Skin Protection   

Wear impervious gloves (consult your safety equipment supplier).To prevent skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.. 

Respiratory Protections  

If overexposure has been determined or documented, a NIOSH/MSHA jointly approved air supplied respirator is advised in absence of proper environmental control.  OSHA regulations also permit other NIOSH/MSHA respirators under specified conditions.  (See your safety equipment supplier.)  Engineering or administrative controls should be implemented to reduce exposure.

Engineering Controls   

Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below level of overexposure (from known, suspected or apparent adverse effects).  

Exposure Guidelines   

Component    

WATER (7732-18-5)   

No exposure limits established 

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (7681-52-9)  

No exposure limits established   

Boiling Point  

(for component) 212.0 F (100.0 C) 

Vapor Pressure   

(for component) 17.500 mmHg  

Specific Vapor Density    

No data   

Specific Gravity    

1.220 - 1.250 @ 68.00 F

Liquid Density   

10.400 lbs/gal @ 68.00 F 1.250 kg/l @ 20.00 C   

Percent Volatiles  

87.5% 

Evaporation Rate  

SLOWER THAN ETHYL ETHER  

Appearance  

No data  

State  

LIQUID  

Physical Form  

HOMOGENEOUS SOLUTION 

Color  

CLEAR TO YELLOW LIQUID   

Odor   

CHLORINATED BLEACH ODOR 

pH    

13.5   

Solubility in Water  

SOLUBLE    

Hazardous Polymerization  

Product will not undergo hazardous polymerization.  

Waste Management Information  

Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.    

DOT Information

- 49 CFR 172.101  

DOT Description:  

HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS,8,UN1791,III   

Container/Mode:  

55 GAL DRUM/TRUCK PACKAGE 

NOS Component:   

Not applicable    

RQ (Reportable Quantity)

- 49 CFR 172.101  

Product Quantity (lbs)

Component