6100 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 889-3400
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The Version Date for this MSDS is : 02/25/2003
PRODUCT NAME: LIQUICHLOR / SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 7-15%
MSDS NUMBER: OX622680
EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/10/1999
SUPERSEDES: NEW
ISSUED BY: 008740
THIS MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS) HAS BEEN PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE FEDERAL OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.1200. THIS
PRODUCT MAY BE CONSIDERED TO BE A HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL UNDER THAT STANDARD.
(REFER TO THE OSHA CLASSIFICATION IN SEC.I.) THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED
TO BE DISCLOSED FOR SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE. THE EXPOSURE TO THE COMMUNITY,
IF ANY, IS QUITE DIFFERENT.
I -PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Sodium Hypochlorite
Synonyms: Sunny Sol 150Liquid chlorine solution, Liquid bleach, Hypochlorite,
Bleach, Hypo
Chemical Family: Hypochlorite
Formula: NaOCL in water
Use Description: Swimming pool chlorinator, Microbiocide, textile/laundry
bleaching agent, hard surface cleaner, mildecide, water
treatment
Hazard Classification: Oxidizer, unstable (reactive), corrosive, lung toxin
Distributed by:
Univar USA Inc.
6100 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
425-889-3400
II -COMPONENT DATA
Product Composition
CAS or Chemical Name: Sodium hypochlorite
CAS Number: 7681-52-9
Percentage Range: 7-15
Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes
Exposure Standards: None Established for Sodium Hypochlorite, see
Hazardous Decomposition, Section VII.
CAS or Chemical Name: Water
CAS Number: 7732-18-5
Percentage Range: 70.5-87.5
Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: No
Exposure Standards: None Established.
CAS or Chemical Name: Sodium hydroxide
CAS Number: 1310-73-2
Percentage Range: 0.5 - 2.5
Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes
Exposure Standards: OSHA (PEL) * ACGIH(TLV)
ppm mg/m 3 ppm mg/m 3
TWA: N/A 2 N/A None
CEILING: N/A None N/A 2
STEL: N/A None N/A None
* Federal OSHA PEL. An Agreement
State OSHA PEL may be different.
CAS or Chemical Name: Sodium chloride
CAS Number: 7647-14-5
Percentage Range: 5.0 - 12.0
Hazardous Per 29 CFR 1910.1200: Yes
Exposure Standards: None Established
III -PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES, UPON CONTACT WITH
SKIN OR EYES, WASH OFF WITH WATER. . AVOID BREATHING MIST OR VAPOR.
STORAGE CONDITIONS:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Avoid high temperatures and
exposure to and direct sunlight.
DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE: 15-21 Deg. C (60-70 Deg. F)
OTHER: Store in the dark at the lowest possible temperature, but keep from
freezing.
PRODUCT STABILITY AND COMPATIBILITY:
SHELF LIFE LIMITATIONS: Up to 6 months at 60 Deg. F. or lower
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR PACKAGING: Metal containers.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT:
Oxidizers, acids, nitrogen containing materials such
as quaternary ammonium salts, metals such as copper,
nickel or cobalt..
IV -PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Greenish-yellow liquid
Freezing Point: -20 o C @ 7% NaOCl
Boiling Point: Decomposes on heating
Decomposition Temperature: Decomposition rate increases as heated
Specific Gravity: 1.08 - 1.26
Bulk Density: Not Applicable
pH @2?????C: 12-14
Vapor Pressure @ 2?????C: No Data
Solubility in Water: Miscible
Volatiles, Percent by Volume: 87.5-94.5
Evaporation Rate: No Data
Vapor Density: No Data
Molecular Weight: 74.5 (active ingredient-NaOCl)
Odor: Chlorine-like
Coefficient of Oil/Water Distribution: No Data
V -PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Personal Protection for Routine Use of Product:
Respiratory Protection: Routine: If vapors, mists, or aerosols are not
controlled with ventilation to below the TLV wear a
NIOSH approved respirator.
Line breaking/hose connections/samples, etc.: Wear a
NIOSH approved workplace respirator as air
concentrations above the TLV for chlorine may occur
unexpectedly.
Ventilation: Routine: Local exhaust ventilation is recommended if
vapors, mists or aerosols are generated. Otherwise,
use general exhaust ventilation.
Line breaking/hose connections/samples, etc.: Use local
exhaust ventilation
Skin and Eye Protection: Routine: Use chemical safety goggles and impermeable
gloves.
Line breaking/hose connections/samples, etc.: Wear
chemical safety goggles and face shield, impermeable
gloves, boots and protective suit.
Other: Emergency eye wash and safety showers must be provided
in the immediate work area..
Equipment Specifications (When Applicable):
Respirator Type: NIOSH approved respirator equipped with chemical
cartridges for protection against chlorine gas and dust
mist pre-filters.
Protective Clothing Type: (This includes: gloves, boots, apron, protective
suit.): Neoprene
VI -FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION
Flammability Data:
Explosive: N/A
Flammable: No
Combustible: No
Pyrophoric: No
Flash Point: Not Applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Not Applicable
Flammable Limits at Normal Atmospheric Temperature and Pressure
(Percent Volume in Air):
LEL - Not Applicable
UEL - Not Applicable
NFPA Ratings:
Health: Not Established
Flammability: Not Established
Reactivity: Not Established
HMIS Ratings:
Health: 3
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 2
Extinguishing Media: Not applicable
Fire Fighting Techniques and Comments:
Use water to cool containers exposed to fire. On small fire, use dry chemical,
carbon dioxide or water spray. on large fires, use water in flooding
quantities as fog. In case of fire, hazardous concentrations of chlorine may
be formed. See Section XI for personal protective equipment for fire
fighting..
VII -REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Conditions Under Which This Product May Be Unstable:
Temperatures Above: Decomposition rate increases as it is heated
Mechanical Shock or Impact: No
Electrical (Static) Discharge: No
Other: Decomposition will result formation of oxygen from
contact with copper, nickel, cobalt and iron
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Incompatible Materials: Iron, copper, nickel, cobalt, acids, ammonium or
other nitrogen containing compounds, organics,
other oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition: Chlorine gas
Other conditions to avoid: High heat, sunlight and ultra-violet light
Summary of Reactivity:
Explosive: N/A
Oxidizer: Yes
Pyrophoric: No
Organic Peroxide: No
Water Reactive: No
Corrosive: N/A
VIII - FIRST AID
Eyes
Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention
at once.
Skin
Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical
attention. If clothing, shoes and/or jewelry come in contact with the
product, they removed immediately and laundered before re-use.
Ingestion
Immediately drink large quantities of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek
medical attention at once. DO NOT give anything by mouth if the person is
unconscious or if having convulsions.
Inhalation
If person experiences nausea, headache or dizziness, person should stop work
immediately and move to fresh air until these symptoms disappear. If breathing
is difficult, administer oxygen, keep the person warm and at rest. Seek
medical attention. In the event that an individual inhales enough vapor to
lose consciousness, person should be moved to fresh air at once and seek
medical attention immediately. If breathing has stopped, artificial
respiration should be given immediately. In all cases, ensure adequate
ventilation and provide respiratory protection before he person returns to
work.
IX -TOXICOLOGY AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Routes of Absorption
Inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion
Warning Statements and Warning Properties
CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. . CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAN
CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE.
Human Threshold Response Data
Odor Threshold: Approximately 0.9 mg/M 3 (0.3 ppm) based
on odor of chlorine.
Irritation Threshold: No data for Sodium hypochlorite.
However, decomposition products may be irritating.
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health: No Data. However, Sodium
hypochlorite has the potential to be immediately dangerous to life or health.
Signs, Symptoms and Effects of Exposure
Inhalation
Acute: Inhalation of this material is irritating to the nose, mouth, throat
and lungs. It may also cause burns to the respiratory tract with the
production of lung edema, which can result in shortness of breath,
wheezing, choking, chest pain, and impairment of lung function.
Inhalation of high concentrations can result in permanent lung damage.
Chronic: Repeated inhalation exposure may cause impairment of lung function
and permanent lung damage.
Skin
Acute: Dermal exposure can cause severe irritation and/or burns characterized
by redness, swelling and scab formation. Prolonged skin exposure may cause
destruction of the dermis with impairment of the skin at site of contact
to regenerate.
Chronic: Effects from chronic skin exposure would be similar to those from
single exposure except for effects secondary to tissue destruction.
Eye
Severe irritation and/or burns can occur following eye exposure. Contact may
cause impairment of vision and corneal damage..
Ingestion
Acute: Irritation and/or burns can occur to the entire gastrointestinal tract,
including the stomach and intestines, characterized by nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, abdominal pain, bleeding, and/or tissue ulceration.
Chronic: There are no know or reported effects from chronic exposure.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
Asthma and respiratory and cardiovascular disease
Interactions With Other Chemicals Which Enhance Toxicity
None known or reported
Animal Toxicology
Acute Target Organ Toxicity
INHALATION LC50: No available data
ORAL LD50: Approximately 3-5 g/kg (rat)
DERMAL LD50: > 2 g/kg (rabbit)
Causes burns to eyes and skin.
Chronic Target Organ Toxicity
There are no know or reported effects from repeated exposure.
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity
There are no know or reported effects on reproductive function or fetal
development.
Carcinogenicity
Sodium hypochlorite has been shown not to be carcinogenic in laboratory
animals.
It is not included as a carcinogen by IARC, OSHA, NTP, or EPA. IARC has
concluded that there is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of
hypochlorite salts in laboratory animals and there is no data available
from studies in humans.
Therefore, IARC considers hypochlorite salts to be not classifiable as to
their carcinogenicity to humans.
Mutagenicity
Sodium hypochlorite has been shown to produce damage to genetic material when
tested in vitro. Studies in vivo have shown no evidence of mutagenic
potential for this material. Chemicals with potent biocidal activity,
typical of hypochlorite compounds, may compromise the integrity of many of
the treated cells, which remain viable during an in vitro assay. This result
would likely produce cellular changes giving rise to a response indicative of
mutation. It is judged that the risk of genetic damage is insignificant for
sodium hypochlorite because of its biocidal activity, lack of mutagenicity
in vivo, and failure to produce a carcinogenic response.
Aquatic Toxicity
Aquatic LC50 - approximately 0.6 mg/l (bluegill)
approximately 1 mg/l (daphnia, 48 hours)
X -TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
THIS MATERIAL IS REGULATED AS A DOT HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
DOT Description from the Hazardous Materials Table 49 CFR 172.101:
Land (U.S. DOT): HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS, 8, UN1791, PG II
Water (IMO): Same as above
Air (IATA/ICAO): Same as above
Hazard Label/Placard: CORROSIVE
Reportable Quantity: 100 lbs. (Per 49 CFR 172.101, Appendix)
Emergency Guide: 154
XI -SPILL AND LEAKAGE PROCEDURES
FOR ALL TRNASPORTATION ACCIENTS, CALL CHEMTREC AT 800-424-9300
Reportable Quantity: 100 LBS. (Per 40 CFR 302.4)
Spill Mitigation Procedures:
Hazardous concentrations in air may be found in local spill area and
immediately downwind.
Air Release: Vapors may be suppressed by the use of a water fog. Capture all
run-off water for treatment and disposal.
Water Release: This material is soluble in water. Dike or contain material via
use of compatible absorbents. Remove material with use of vacuum
or pump operation and treat before disposition. This material is
harmful to aquatic life.
Land Spill: Compatible absorbents: Sand, clay soil, commercial absorbents.
Spill Residues:
Dispose of per guidelines under Section XII, WASTE DISPOSAL.
This material may be neutralized for disposal; you are requested to contact
OCEAN
at 888-2891-911 before beginning any such operation..
Personal Protection for Emergency Spill and Firefighting Situations:
Response to this material requires the use of self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).
Additional protective clothing must be worn to prevent personal contact with
this material. These items include by are not limited to boots, gloves, hard
hat, impervious clothing, i.e. chemically impermeable suit.
Compatible materials for response to this material are neoprene, butyl rubber,
viton and saranex.
XII -WASTE DISPOSAL
If this product becomes a waste, it meets the criteria of a hazardous waste as
defined under 40 CFR 261 and would have the following EPA hazardous waste
number: D002.
As a hazardous liquid waste, it must be disposed of in accordance with local
state and federal regulations in a permitted hazardous waste treatment,
storage and disposal facility by treatment.
CARE MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION FROM THE USE OF THIS
MATERIAL. THE USER OF THIS MATERIAL HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DISPOSE OF
UNUSED MATERIAL, RESIDUES AND CONTAINERS IN COMPLICANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS REGARDING TREATMENT, SORAGE
AND DISPOSAL FOR HAZARDOUS AND NONHAZARDOUS WASTES.
XIII - ADDITIONAL REGULATORY STATUS INFORMATION
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT: This substance is listed on the Toxic Substances
Control Act inventory.
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT TITLE III: None Established
HAZARD CATEGORIES, PER 40 CFR 370.2:
HEALTH: Immediate (Acute)
Delayed (Chronic)
PHYSICAL:
Fire
Reactivity
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RIGHT-TO-KNOW, PER 40 CFR 355, APP.A:
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE - THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY:
None Established
SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS, PER 40 CFR 372-45: None Established.
For Additional Information:
Contact: MSDS Coordinator - Univar
USA
During business hours, Pacific Time - (425)
889-3400
NOTICE
Univar USA, expressly disclaims all express or implied
warranties of merchantibility and fitness
for a particular purpose, with
respect to the product or information provided herein, and shall
under no
circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Do not
use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a
product
specification. For product specification information refer to a
Product Specification Sheet and/or a
Certificate of Analysis. These can be
obtained from your local Univar USA Sales Office.
All information
appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer
and/or
recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be
accurate, Univar USA
makes no representations as to its accuracy or
sufficiency. Conditions of use are beyond Univar
USA's control and therefore
users are responsible to verify this data under their own
operating
conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their
particular purposes and they
assume all risks of their use, handling, and
disposal of the product, or from the publication or use
of, or reliance upon,
information contained herein. This information relates only to the
product
designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with
any other material or in any
other process.
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