Synonyms: Bleach; hypochlorous acid, sodium salt; soda bleach; sodium oxychloride
CAS No.: 146-68-9
Molecular Weight: 74.45
Chemical Formula: NaOCl in solution
Product Codes: 7216
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Sodium Hypochlorite (as NaOCl) 146-68-9 9 - 11% Yes Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 1 - 4% Yes Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 5 - 13% Yes Water 7732-18-5 < 85% No
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 3 - Severe
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Excessive inhalation of vapors, mists, or fumes may cause bronchial irritation, coughing, labored breathing, nausea, and pulmonary edema. Additional effects have included circulatory collapse and confusion, delirium, coma.
Ingestion:
May cause erosion of the mucous membranes. Symptoms include vomiting, circulatory collapse, confusion, coma, and death. May cause edema of pharynx, glottis, and larynx and perforation of the esophagus or stomach. Effects are less damaging at lower concentrations.
Skin Contact:
Contact may cause severe irritation with blistering and eczema, especially at higher concentrations.
Eye Contact:
Contact may cause severe irritation and damage, especially at higher concentration.
Chronic Exposure:
A constant irritant to the eyes and throat.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Note to Physician:
Consider oral administration of sodium thiosulfate solutions if sodium hypochlorite is ingested. Do not administer neutralizing substances since the resultant exothermic reaction could further damage tissue. Endotracheal intubation could be needed if glottic edema compromises the airway. For individuals with significant inhalation exposure, monitor arterial blood gases and chest x-ray.
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard. Substance releases oxygen when heated, which may increase the severity of an existing fire. Containers may rupture from pressure build-up.
Explosion:
This solution is not considered to be an explosion hazard. Anhydrous sodium hypochlorite is very explosive.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers, to dilute liquid, and control vapor.
Special Information:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Collect liquid in an appropriate container or absorb with an inert material (e. g., vermiculite, dry sand, earth), and place in a chemical waste container. Do not use combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not flush to sewer! US Regulations (CERCLA) require reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of reportable quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
- AIHA (WEEL) -
Sodium Hypochlorite: 2 mg/m3 (STEL)
- OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) -
Sodium Hydroxide: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Chlorine (from Sodium Hypochlorite): 0.5 ppm (TWA), 1 ppm (STEL)
- ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) -
Sodium Hydroxide: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
Chlorine (from Sodium Hypochlorite): 0.5 ppm (TWA), 1 ppm (STEL), A4
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
If the exposure limit is exceeded, a full facepiece respirator with an acid gas cartridge may be worn up to 50 times the exposure limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier, whichever is lowest. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance:
Banana-colored clear liquid.
Odor:
Pungent, chlorine-like odor.
Solubility:
Completely soluble in water.
Specific Gravity:
1.173
pH:
12.95
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
No information found.
Boiling Point:
103.8C (219F)
Melting Point:
-18.3C (0F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
6.6 @ 50C
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
Not applicable.
Stability:
Slowly decomposes on contact with air. Rate increases with the concentration and temperature. Exposure to sunlight accelerates decomposition. Sodium hypochlorite becomes less toxic with age.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Emits toxic fumes of chlorine when heated to decomposition. Sodium oxide at high temperatures.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Ammonia (chloramine gas may evolve),amines, ammonium salts, aziridine, methanol, phenyl acetonitrile, cellulose, ethyleneimine, oxidizable metals, acids, soaps, and bisulfates.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light, heat, air and incompatibles.
Irritation data: eye, rabbit, 10 mg - Moderate Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen.
--------\Cancer Lists\------------------------------------------------------ ---NTP Carcinogen--- Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category ------------------------------------ ----- ----------- ------------- Sodium Hypochlorite (as NaOCl) No No 3 (146-68-9) Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2) No No None Sodium Chloride (7647-14-5) No No None Water (7732-18-5) No No None
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
Dilute with water and flush to sewer if local ordinances allow, otherwise, whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1791
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 4L
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: HYPOCHLORITE, SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 8
UN/NA: UN1791
Packing Group: III
Information reported for product/size: 4L
--------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 1\--------------------------------- Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia ----------------------------------------------- ---- --- ----- --------- Sodium Hypochlorite (as NaOCl) (146-68-9) Yes Yes Yes Yes Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2) Yes Yes Yes Yes Sodium Chloride (7647-14-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes --------\Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\--------------------------------- --Canada-- Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil. ----------------------------------------------- ----- --- ---- ----- Sodium Hypochlorite (as NaOCl) (146-68-9) Yes Yes No Yes Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2) Yes Yes No Yes Sodium Chloride (7647-14-5) Yes Yes No Yes Water (7732-18-5) Yes Yes No Yes --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\---------------- -SARA 302- ------SARA 313------ Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg. ----------------------------------------- --- ----- ---- -------------- Sodium Hypochlorite (as NaOCl) (146-68-9) No No No No Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2) No No No No Sodium Chloride (7647-14-5) No No No No Water (7732-18-5) No No No No --------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\---------------- -RCRA- -TSCA- Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d) ----------------------------------------- ------ ------ ------ Sodium Hypochlorite (as NaOCl) 100 No No (146-68-9) Sodium Hydroxide (1310-73-2) 1000 No No Sodium Chloride (7647-14-5) No No No Water (7732-18-5) No No No Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No Reactivity: No (Mixture / Liquid)
Australian Hazchem Code: 2R
Poison Schedule: S5
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
Label Hazard Warning:
DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Label Precautions:
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Do not breathe mist.
Keep container closed.
Use only with adequate ventilation.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In all cases get medical attention immediately.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
No Changes.
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