Product ID:STABLE BLEACHING POWDER, 1ST
MSDS Date:11/12/2001
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-297-6653
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLRLM

Emergency Phone: 609-897-0100

Info Phone: 609-897-0100

Preparer: DR. M. V. NAYAK

Cage: NO737

Telephone: 510-535-1266

Cage: 0V485

STABLE BLEACHING POWDER

CAS: 7778-54-3

RTECS: NH3485000

OSHA PEL 1 PPM (CL CEIL)

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 PPM (CL)

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ROUTE OF ENTRY: EYES, SKIN &
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. PRINCIPAL HEALTH EFFECTS: CAUSES IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES IRRITATION TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM. (HMIS: SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS)

First Aid:INHALATION: IF CHLORINE IS INHALED, GIVE PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION: GIVE PLENTY OF WATER OR MILK. CALL PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. EYE CONTACT: PROMPTLY WASH EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
SKIN CONTA CT: WASH THE SKIN WITH WATER IMMEDIATELY.

Autoignition Temp:=100.C, 212.F
Extinguishing Media:NEUTRALISE WITH SODA ASH & WASH OUT WITH ABUNDANT
WATER. USE WATER PREFERABLY IN THE FORM OF FOG OR SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER PREFERABLY IN THE FORM OF SPRAY.
WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH APPROVED SCBA UNDER
POSITIVE PRESSURE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EASILY IGNITES COMBUSTIBLE ORGANIC
MATERIAL. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE WHEN HEATED. DO NOT USE CARBON
TETRACHLORIDE OR AMMONIA COMPOUND TO FIGHT FIRE. NOT COMBUSTIBLE
OXIDIZER.

Spill Release Procedures:SPILL, LEAK, OR RELEASE PROCEDURE: COVER
SPILLED BLEACHING POWDER WITH WEAK REDUCING AGENT SUCH AS BISULFITE
OR FERROUS SALT. NEUTRALISE WITH SODA ASH AND WASH WITH ABUNDANT
WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM WATER, ACID, HEAT AND
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. AVOID EXTENDED STORAGE DURING SUMMER.

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS ADVISED,
IF EXTENDED EXPOSURE TO BLEACHING POWDER IS ANTICIPATED.
Ventilation:ENSURE VENTILATION & CIRCULATION OF FRESH AIR IN THE
STORAGE HANDLING.
Protective Gloves:(HMIS: NEOPRENE)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:(HMIS: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING).
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:0.9 TO 1.0
pH:ALKALINE
Solubility in Water:PARTIALLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE/YELLOWISH WHITE FREE FLOWING DRY POWDER.
SLIGHT SMELL OF CHLORINE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
INSTABILITY: WITH ACIDS, IT EVOLVES CHLORINE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE &
OXYGEN AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE. 1) DECOMPOSES AT 100 C. 2)
DECOMPOSES WITH WATER & ACID.

Waste Disposal Methods:ADD SMALL QTY OF SULFURIC ACID. NEUTRALISE WITH
SODA AND PLENTY OF WATER.

Toxicological Information:NOT PROVIDED.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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.

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED.

Transport Information:PSN: BLEACHING POWDER (CONTAINS CHLORIDE OF
LIME), CLASS 5.1, UN2208, PGIII (CONTAINS CHLORIDE OF LIME).
PLACARD: OXIDIZER. EMERGENCY RESPONSE: 140.

SARA Title III Information:NOT PROVIDED.
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED.
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED.