CHLORINE BLEACH
Chemwatch Independent Material Safety Data Sheet
Issue Date: 29-Jan-2010
C9317TC
CHEMWATCH 5131-08
Version No:3
CHLORINE BLEACH
Bleach
Company: Benji Distributors Pty Ltd Address: 17 Grandview Pde Moolap VIC, 3221 Australia Telephone: +61 3 5248 1469 Fax: +61 3 5248 6696
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to NOHSC Criteria, and ADG Code.
| Flammability | 0 | |
| Toxicity | 2 | |
| Body Contact | 3 | |
| Reactivity | 2 | |
| Chronic | 2 | |
| SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4 | ||
| RISK | SAFETY |
| ■ Contact with combustible material may cause fire. | ■ Keep away from combustible material. |
| ■ Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. | ■ Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray. |
| ■ Irritating to eyes and skin. | ■ Avoid contact with skin. |
| ■ Toxic to aquatic organisms. | ■ Wear eye/face protection. |
| ■ Ingestion may produce health damage*. | ■ To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water. |
| ■ Cumulative effects may result following exposure*. | ■ In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. |
| ■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*. | ■ If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. (show this container or label). |
| ■ Possible skin sensitiser*. | |
| * (limited evidence). |
| NAME | CAS RN | % |
| sodium hypochlorite | 7681-52-9 | 1-5 |
| water | 7732-18-5 | >60 |
· For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor at once.
· Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed.
· If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
· If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
■ If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
· Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water.
· Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
· Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
· Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
■ If skin or hair contact occurs:
· Immediately flush body and clothes with large amounts of water, using safety shower if available.
· Quickly remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
· Wash skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre.
· Transport to hospital, or doctor.
· If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
· Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
· Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
· Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
■ Treat symptomatically. For acute or repeated exposures to hypochlorite solutions: · Release of small amounts of hypochlorous acid and acid gases from the stomach following ingestion, is usually too low to cause damage but may be irritating to mucous membranes. Buffering with antacid may be helpful if discomfort is evident. · Evaluate as potential caustic exposure. · Decontaminate skin and eyes with copious saline irrigation. Check exposed eyes for corneal abrasions with fluorescein staining. · Emesis or lavage and catharsis may be indicated for mild caustic exposure.
· Water spray or fog. · Foam. · Dry chemical powder. · BCF (where regulations permit).
· Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. · Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves for fire only. · Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water courses. · Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area.
· Non combustible. · Not considered to be a significant fire risk. · Expansion or decomposition on heating may lead to violent rupture of containers. · Decomposes on heating and may produce toxic/ irritating fumes. Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of: hydrogen chloride.
■ None known.
None
Gloves, boots (chemical resistant).
■ Environmental hazard - contain spillage. · Clean up all spills immediately. · Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes. · Control personal contact by using protective equipment. · Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
■ Environmental hazard - contain spillage. Minor hazard. · Clear area of personnel. · Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. · Control personal contact by using protective equipment as required. · Prevent spillage from entering drains or water ways.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
· Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
· Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
· Use in a well-ventilated area.
· Avoid contact with moisture.
· DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin.
· Polyethylene or polypropylene container.
· Packing as recommended by manufacturer.
· Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
· Contact with acids produces toxic fumes.
· Store in original containers.
· Keep containers securely sealed.
· Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
· Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
| Source | Material | Peak ppm | Peak mg/m³ |
| ___________ | ___________ | _______ | _______ |
| Australia Exposure Standards | sodium hypochlorite (Chlorine) | 1 | 3 |
The following materials had no OELs on our records
| • water: | CAS:7732-18-5 |
Type B- P Filter of sufficient capacity
· Chemical goggles. · Full face shield may be required for supplementary but never for primary protection of eyes · Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first- aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
· Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC. · Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber. · When handling corrosive liquids, wear trousers or overalls outside of boots, to avoid spills entering boots.
· Overalls. · P.V.C. apron. · Barrier cream. · Skin cleansing cream. The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
■ General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust ventilation may be required in specific circumstances.
Clear liquid with a chlorine odour; mixes with water.
Liquid.
Mixes with water.
Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
| State | Liquid | Molecular Weight | Not Available |
| Melting Range (ºC) | Not Available | Viscosity | Not Available |
| Boiling Range (ºC) | Not Available | Solubility in water (g/L) | Miscible |
| Flash Point (ºC) | Not Applicable | pH (1% solution) | Not Available |
| Decomposition Temp (ºC) | Not Available | pH (as supplied) | 10.7 |
| Autoignition Temp (ºC) | Not Available | Vapour Pressure (kPa) | Not Available |
| Upper Explosive Limit (%) | Not Available | Specific Gravity (water=1) | 1.07 |
| Lower Explosive Limit (%) | Not Available | Relative Vapour Density (air=1) | Not Available |
| Volatile Component (%vol) | Not Available | Evaporation Rate | Not Available |
· Presence of incompatible materials.
· Product is considered stable.
· Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
For incompatible materials - refer to Section 7 - Handling and Storage.
| ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS | CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS |
| ■ Irritating to eyes and skin. | ■ Possible skin sensitiser*. |
| ■ Ingestion may produce health damage*. | ■ Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*. |
| ■ * (limited evidence). | ■ Cumulative effects may result following exposure*. |
| ■ * (limited evidence). |
■ Not available. Refer to individual constituents. SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE: ■ unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
| TOXICITY | IRRITATION |
| Oral (mouse) LD50: 5800 mg/kg | Eye (rabbit): 10 mg - Moderate |
| Oral (woman) TDLo: 1000 mg/kg | Skin (rabbit): 500 mg/24h-Moderate |
| Oral (rat) LD50: 8910 mg/kg | Eye (rabbit): 100 mg - Moderate |
Toxic to aquatic organisms.
| Ingredient | Persistence: Water/Soil | Persistence: Air | Bioaccumulation | Mobility |
| sodium hypochlorite | LOW |
· Containers may still present a chemical hazard/ danger when empty.
· Return to supplier for reuse/ recycling if possible.
Otherwise:
· If container can not be cleaned sufficiently well to ensure that residuals do not remain or if the container cannot be used to store the same product, then puncture containers, to prevent re-use, and bury at an authorised landfill.
· Where possible retain label warnings and MSDS and observe all notices pertaining to the product.
None (ADG7) NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS: ADG7, UN, IATA, IMDG
POISONS SCHEDULE None
Regulations for ingredients
"Australia Hazardous Substances","Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)","Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","GESAMP/EHS Composite List - GESAMP Hazard Profiles","IMO IBC Code Chapter 17: Summary of minimum requirements","International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) - High Production Volume List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
"Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)","IMO IBC Code Chapter 18: List of products to which the Code does not apply","International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Survey: Transparency List","OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals"
| Ingredient Name | CAS |
| sodium hypochlorite | 7681-52-9, 10022-70-5 |
Paul Milward-Bason
17 Grandview Parade
Moolap 3221
Victoria Australia
■ Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.
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■ The (M)SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the workplace or other settings.
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Issue Date: 29-Jan-2010
Print Date: 15-Nov-2010
This is the end of the MSDS.