SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (SOLUTION, ACTIVE CHLORINE <10%) | ICSC: 0482 (April 2017) |
Sodium oxychloride Sodium chloride oxide |
CAS #: 7681-52-9 |
UN #: 1791 |
EC Number: 231-668-3 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. Pain. | Protective gloves. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety spectacles. | Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Burning sensation. Sore throat. Cough. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: filter respirator for inorganic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered non-metallic containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. |
According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING
May be corrosive to metalsCauses skin and eye irritation Very toxic to aquatic life Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from acids. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only in original container. | |
PACKAGING | |
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (SOLUTION, ACTIVE CHLORINE <10%) | ICSC: 0482 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: NaClO |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal. |
NOTES |
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Household bleaches usually contain about 5% sodium hypochlorite (about pH11, irritant), and more concentrated bleaches contain 10-15% sodium hypochlorite (about pH13, corrosive). Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. Also consult ICSC #1119 (Sodium hypochlorite, active chlorine >10%). |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: Xi; R: 31-36/38; S: (1/2)-28-45-50-61; Note: B |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations