BXTKS - BLEACH
- MSDS: BXTKS
- Manufacturer: JAMES AUSTIN CO
- Product Name: BLEACH
- National Stock Number: 6810-01-368-3565
Product Identification
Product ID:BLEACH
MSDS Date:09/11/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-368-3565
MSDS Number: BXTKS
Responsible Party
MARS, PA 16046
US
Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Info Phone: 412-625-1535
Preparer: HARRY AUSTIN
Cage: HO761
Contractor
Telephone: 412-625-1535
Cage: HO761
Ingredients
HYPOCHLOROUS ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE)
CAS: 7681-52-9
RTECS: NH3486300
Fraction By Weight: <5.5%
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS
SODIUM HYDROXIDE; (CAUSTIC SODA).
CAS: 1310-73-2
RTECS: WB4900000
Fraction By Weight: <0.22%
OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3, C
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE
BRONCHIAL IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING & PULMONARY
EDEMA. EXPOSURE MAY CREATE EYE & SKIN IRRITATIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CUTS, BURNS OR ABRASIONS,
IRRITATED EYES, RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP)
. EYES:FLUSH W/LG QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS, CALL MD.
SKIN:REMOVE CLTHG/WASH AREAS W/WATER. INGEST:DO NOT GIVE LIQ IF V
ICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS OR DROWSY. OTHERWISE, DRINK PROMPTLY LG QTY OF
MILK OR WATER. DO NOT USE BAKING SODA/ACIDIC MIXTS. AVOID ALCOHOL.
CALL MD IMMED. CALL POIS CTL CTR FOR INFO IF MD UNAVAILABLE.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>300F,>149C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED OR EXPOSED LIQUID. ACID CONTAM WILL
PRODUCE IRRIT FUMES SIMILAR TO CHLORINE GAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BLEACH DECOMPOSES WHEN HEATED, DECOMP
PRODS MAY CAUSE CNTNRS TO EXPLODE. A VIGOROUS REACTION IS POSS
W/ORGANIC MATLS/OXIDIZING AGENTS & MAY RESULT IN FIRE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:IF POSS NEUT W/SODIUM SULFITE/FERROUS SALT.
CONTAIN RUN-OFF W/ABSORB MATLS SUCH AS SAND/CLAY & DIKING. TRANSFER
LIQ & ABSORB MATL IN APPRVD CNTNR. THEN FLUSH & MOP AREA W/WATER
ALLOWING TO AIR DRY. KE EP SPILL OUT OF SEWERS & OPEN BODIES
OFWATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM SULFITE OR FERROUS SALT.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. FOLLOW
DIRECTIONS ON LABEL. TIGHTEN CAP SECURELY. STORE CONTAINER UPRIGHT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD STUFFS, WATER OR FEED. AVOID
CREASING OR IMPACTING SIDE OF CONTAINER WALLS. SEPARATE FROM ACIDS,
AMMONIA, SOAP BASED PRODUCTS OR ORGANIC MATERIALS. CORROSIVE.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS FOR
CLEANING OR LAUNDRY PREPARATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH
FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . SMOCKS FOR PROTECTION OF CLOTHING AS PRODUCT
WILL FADE COLORS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:28.0F,-2.2C
Vapor Pres:SAME AS WATER
Spec Gravity:1.08 (H*2O=1)
pH:12.5
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID; TYPICAL CHLORINE AROMA.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMMONIAS, OILS, GREASES, SOAPS, HEAVY METALS & ETHER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS OR CHLORAMINES.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: PESTICIDE WASTES
ARE ACUTELY HAZARDOUS. IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF EXCESS PESTICIDE,
SPRAY/ MIXTURE OF RI NSATE IS VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. IF THESE
WASTES CANNOT BE DISPOSED OF BY USE ACCORDING TO LABEL I
NSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR STATE (OTHER INFO)
Other Information
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
Regulatory
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE: 0.28 -
5.5%; SODIUM HYDROXIDE: 0.1 - 0.22%. REPORTABLE QUANTITY: SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE: 100 LBS.