Product ID:CLOROX
MSDS Date:10/01/2000
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-042-3517
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKVJW

Emergency Phone: (800)424-9300

Info Phone: 510-271-7000

Cage: 93098

Telephone: 916-941-3688

Cage: JO846

SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE

CAS: 7681-52-9

RTECS: NH3486300

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES SUBTANTIAL BUT TEMPORARY EYE
INJURY. MAY IRRITATE SKIN. MAY CAUSE NAUSEA AND VOMITING IF
INGESTED. EXPOSURE TO VAPOR OR MIST MAY IRRITATE NOSE, THROAT AND
LUNGS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
ARE ONE THE IARC, NTP OR OSHA CARCINOGEN LIST.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE: IRRITATION, REDNESS, PAIN, CAUSES
SUSTANTIAL BUT TEMPORARY EYE INJURY. MAY IRRITATE SKIN. MAY CAUSE
NAUSEA AND VOMITING IF INGESTED. EXPOSURE TO VAPOR OR MIST MAY
IRRITATE NOSE, THROAT AND LUNGS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS AND
MIST: HEART CONDITIONS OR CHRONIC RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS SUCH AS
ASTHMA, CHRONIC BRONCHITIS OR OBSTRUCTIVE LING DISEASE.

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE A DOCTOR. SKIN CONTACT: REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH WATER. INGESTION: DRINK A
GLASSFUL OF WATER A ND CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION: IF BREATHING
PROBLEMS DEVELOP REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SEEK MEDICAL HELP.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN A FIRE, COOL CONTAINERS TO PREVENT RUPTURE
AND RELEASE OF SODIUM CHLORATE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILLS (<5 GALLONS) ABSORB,
CONTAINERIZE, AND LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.
WASH DOWN RESIDUAL TO SANITARY SEWER. LARGE SPILL (>5 GALLONS.
ABSORB, CONTAINERIZE AND LANDFILL IN A CCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
REGULATIONS; WASH DOWN RESIDUAL TO SANITARY SEWER. OR PUMP MATERIAL
TO WASTE DRUMS AND DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:N/P. HMIS: STORE IN A COOL, DARK
PLACE. STORAGE TEMPERATURE MUST NOT EXCEED 38C (100F). (A-A-1427C).
Other Precautions:N/P. HMIS: DO NOT MIX WITH OTHER CHEMCALS SUCH AS
TOILET BOWL CLEANERS OR PRODUCTS CONTAINING VINEGAR OR AMMONIA.

Respiratory Protection:USE GENERAL VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO
VAPOR OR MIST.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE TO VAPOR OR
MIST.
Protective Gloves:FOR REPEATED OR PROLONGED USE, WEAR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT AND INHALATION OF
VAPOR OR MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. EPA REGISTRATION #5813-1.

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:1.085
pH:11.4
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID WITH CHLORINE ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT. REACTS WITH OTHER HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS SUCH AS
TOILET BOWL CLEANERS, RUST REMOVERS, VINEGAR, ACIDS OR AMMONIA
CONTAINING PRODUCTS TO PRODUCE HAZARDOUS GASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL USE AND STORAGE
CONDITIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE AND OTHER CHLORINATED
SPECIES.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT THE SANITARY TREATMENT FACILITY IN
ADVANCE TO ASSURE ABILITY TO PROCESS WASHED-DOWN MATERIAL.
DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:OCCASIONAL CLINICAL REPORTS SUGGEST A LOW
POTENTIAL FOR SENSITIZATION UPON EXAGGERATED EXPOSURE TO SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE IF SKIN DAMAGE (IRRITATION) OCCURS DURING EXPOSURE.
ROUTINE CLINICAL TESTS CONDUC TED ON INTACT SKIN WITH CLOROX LIQUD
BLEACH FOUND NO SENSITIZATION IN THE TEST SUBJECTS.

Transport Information:PSN: NOT RESTRICTED. CLOROX COMPANY'S LETTER
DATED JUNE 2,2000 (TO RON AT DDSP, NEW CUMBERLAND, PA) STATES THAT:
"OUR HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION PRODUCTS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN RETESTED AND
PASSED THE STEEL, A LUMINUM AND SKIN TESTS". THEREFORE, THESE
PRODUCTS ARE NOT CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR
TRANSPORTATION, SINCE THEY DO NOT MEET THE DEFINITION OF A
CORROSIVE.

SARA Title III Information:AS A CONSUMER PRODUCT, THIS PRODUCT IS
EXEMPT FROM SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER SEC 313 TITLE
III OF SARA (40 CFR PART 372).
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA REGISTRATION #5813-1.

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