| LIQUID BLEACH |
| Infosafe™ No. | VAR9K | Issue Date | July 2012 | Status | ISSUED by MILESTON | BS: 1.17.117 |
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER | |
| Product Name | LIQUID BLEACH |
| Company Name | Milestone Chemicals Pty. Ltd. (ABN 85115166357) |
| Address | 115 Northern Road West Heidelberg VIC 3081 |
| Telephone/Fax Number | Tel: (03) 9450 4555 Fax: (03) 9457 5518 |
| Recommended Use | General purpose bleach, sanitation and whitening agent. |
| Other Names | Not Available |
| 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
| Hazard Classification | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. Classified as Hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational Health & Safety Commission, Australia (NOHSC). Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition) |
| Risk Phrase(s) | R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Phrase(s) | S1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children. S28 After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately S50 Do not mix with acids |
| 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
| Chemical Characterization | Liquid |
| Ingredients | Name | CAS | Proportion | Hazard Statement(s) | ||
| Ingredients determined not to be hazardous, including water. | to 100% | |||||
| Sodium hypochlorite | 7681-52-9 | 6.25% | ||||
| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES | |
| First Aid Measures | M |
| Inhalation | Remove victim to fresh air. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. |
| Ingestion | Immediately rinse mouth with water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give a glass of water to be taken slowly. Seek immediate medical attention. |
| Skin | Remove all contaminated clothing and immediately wash affected area with plenty of water. If swelling, redness, blistering or irritation occurs, seek medical advice. |
| Eye | Hold eyes open and flood with running water for at least 15 minutes, bathe eyes with soothing eyedrops or sterile saline, urgently seek medical attention. Transport to hospital or medical centre. |
| First Aid Facilities | Eye wash station, safety shower and normal washroom facilities. |
| Advice to Doctor | Product is a solution of sodium hypochlorite. Corrosive to living tissues. Inhalation may be followed by pulmonary oedema. Treat symptomatically. Contact Poisons Information Centre. |
| Other Information | M |
| 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
| Suitable Extinguishing Media | Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water fog, appropriate to surrounding fire. |
| Hazards from Combustion Products | Corrosive or toxic fumes. |
| Special Protective Equipment for fire fighters | Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required for fire-fighting personnel. If possible to do so safely, shut off fuel to fire. Use water spray to spray to cool fire-exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. |
| Specific Hazards | If tanks, drums or containers of this material are heated, they may rupture and project corrosive materials over a wide area. May react violently with strong acids. May react vigorously or violently with reducing agents or peroxides. Contact with acids will generate chlorine, a poisonous gas. Contact with some metals will generate hydrogen, a flammable gas. Contact with ammonium salts will generate ammonia, a poisonous gas. |
| Hazchem Code | 2X |
| Precautions in connection with Fire | M |
| Unsuitable Extinguishing Media | M |
| Other Information | Avoid contact with coloured fabric as Chlorine may bleach colour out. May give off dangerous gas if mixed with other products. |
| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
| Emergency Procedures | Keep unnecessary people away; Isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; Keep out of low areas. Do not walk or touch spilt material unless wearing personal protection as outlined under MSDS. Shut off ignition sources, no flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Water spray may reduce vapour. |
| Spills & Disposal | SMALL SPILLS: Take up with sand, dirt or vermiculite. DO NOT use sawdust. Use non-sparking tools. Place into labelled drum(s) for later disposal. LARGE SPILLS: Notify Emergency Services (Police or Fire Brigade). Tell them exact location, nature, hazards, quantities, type of vehicle and any other information that would be helpful. Contain spill. Remove all ignition sources and safely stop flow of spill. Bund area. Trained personnel should wear Personal Protective equipment as highlighted in this MSDS. Blanket the spill with foam or use water fog to disperse vapour clouds. Consult an expert regarding disposal of this product. |
| 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
| Precautions for Safe Handling | M |
| Conditions for Safe Storage | Store in a well ventilated place, out of reach of children. Large quantities should be stored in a bunded dangerous goods store. Store in original container. Keep container tightly closed. May slowly lose chlorine on long storage. Keep away from acids, peroxides, reducing agents, combustible materials, and ammonium salts. Keep away from metals and metal salts. Prevent contact with aluminium, tin, zinc or galvanised iron. Protect from physical damage. Clean up all spills and splashes promptly; avoid secondary accidents. |
| Storage Regulations | M |
| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
| Biological Limit Values | M |
| Engineering Controls | Corrosive liquid. Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. In most circumstances natural ventilation systems are adequate unless the material is heated, reacted or otherwise changed in some type of chemical reaction, then the use of a local exhaust ventilation system is recommended. |
| Respiratory Protection | M |
| Eye Protection | M |
| Hand Protection | M |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Prevent contact with the eyes. Avoid contact with the skin. Avoid breathing vapours. NOTE: When diluted at a rate of 1 in 40 or greater, the resulting mixture is no longer considered to be hazardous or poisonous and the use of protective equipment is at the user's discretion. Personal protection to be selected from those recommended below, as appropriate to mode of use, quantity handled and degree of hazard:- Goggles, face shield or safety glasses Gloves, neoprene or nitrile rubber or plastic Plastic apron, sleeves and boots. Respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716. The use of a P1 dust mask (disposable) or with replaceable filters is recommended. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels and type of contaminant. If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply complying with AS/NZS 1715 / 1716, or any other acceptable International Standard is recommended. Always maintain a high level of personal hygiene when using cleaning chemicals. That is wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet. |
| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
| Form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid. |
| Odour | Typical chlorine like odour |
| Decomposition Temperature | M |
| Melting Point | M |
| Boiling Point | No data |
| Solubility in Water | Miscible with water in all proportions. |
| Specific Gravity | 1.1 |
| pH Value | 11.0-11.5 (1% solution) |
| Vapour Pressure | M |
| Evaporation Rate | M |
| Odour Threshold | M |
| Viscosity | M |
| Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient | M |
| Density | M |
| Flash Point | None |
| Flammability | Not flammable. |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | M |
| Flammable Limits - Lower | M |
| Flammable Limits - Upper | M |
| Kinematic Viscosity | M |
| Dynamic Viscosity | M |
| Explosion Limit - Upper | M |
| Explosion Limit - Lower | M |
| Other Information | Very alkaline. Will react violently with acids, producing heat and generating chlorine gas. Oxidiser. Contact with combustible materials may cause fire. Will react violently with reducing agents. Readily absorbs carbon dioxide from the air. Will react with aluminium, tin and zinc, generating hydrogen, a flammable gas. May react with peroxides and metal salts. Contact with ammonium salts may generate ammonia gas. |
| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
| Chemical Stability | Stable under normal use conditons. |
| Conditions to Avoid | Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles. |
| Incompatible Materials | Acids, oxidizing agents, ammonium salts, soft metals. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Emits choking and corrosive fumes when heated to decomposition. |
| Hazardous Reactions | Contact with aluminium, tin, zinc or galvanised iron can generate hydrogen, a flammable gas. Contact with ammonium compounds can generate ammonia, a poisonous gas. Will react vigorously or violently with acids, generating chlorine gas. May form toxic oxides of Chlorine if involved in a fire. |
| Hazardous Polymerization | M |
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
| Toxicology Information | No adverse health effects are expected, if the product is handled in accordance with this Material Safety Data Sheet and the product label. Symptoms and effects that may arise if the product is mishandled and overexposure occurs are: |
| Inhalation | Will cause severe irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system with effects including: Dizziness, headache, coughing, loss of co-ordination, chest pains, respiratory paralysis and or failure. |
| Ingestion | Will cause burns to the mouth, mucous membranes, throat, oesophagus and stomach. If sufficient quantities are ingested (swallowed) death may occur. |
| Skin | Will cause burns to the skin, with effects including; Redness, blistering, localised pain and dermatitis. |
| Eye | Will cause burns to the eyes with effects including: Pain, tearing, conjunctivitis and if duration of exposure is long enough, blindness will occur. |
| Chronic Effects | Prolonged or repeated skin contact will lead to necrosis (death) of the skin. Prolonged or repeated exposure or deliberately concentrating and inhaling the vapour(s) may result in lung function incapacity or death. |
| Acute Toxicity - Oral | LD 50 : Sodium hypochlorite 5800 mg/kg oral, mouse |
| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
| Ecotoxicity | This product is corrosive and poisonous in large concentrations, particularly in the aquatic environment. |
| Persistence / Degradability | Readily biodegradable. |
| Mobility | Readily dilutes with water. |
| Information on Ecological Effects | This substance may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| Environment Protection | Avoid contaminating waterways, drains, sewers, or ground. |
| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
| Disposal Considerations | M |
| Waste Disposal | Refer to appropriate authority in your State. Dispose of material through a licensed waste contractor. Normally suitable for disposal by approved waste disposal agent. |
| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
| Transport Information | Classified as a Class 8 Dangerous Good. Dangerous Goods of Class 8 Corrosives are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following: - Class 1, Class 4.3, Class 5, Class 6, if the Class 6 dangerous goods are cyanides and the Class 8 dangerous goods are acids and Class 7. Store away from acids. |
| U.N. Number | 1791 |
| Proper Shipping Name | HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION |
| DG Class | 8 |
| Hazchem Code | 2X |
| Packing Group | III |
| EPG Number | 8A1 |
| IERG Number | 37 |
| IMDG Marine Pollutant (MP) | M |
| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
| Regulatory Information | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. SCHEDULED POISON. Classified as Hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational Health & Safety Commission, Australia (NOHSC). Classified as a Scheduled Poison according to the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP). |
| Poisons Schedule | S5 |
| Hazard Category | Irritant |
| AICS (Australia) | All components listed. |
| 16. OTHER INFORMATION | |
| Date of preparation or last revision of MSDS | M |
| Contact Person/Point | Chief Chemist. Tel: (:03) 9459 9S33 24 Hr. Emergency: Poisons Information Centre Tel 131126 |
| Literature References | M |
| Signature of Preparer/Data Service | Technical manager Tel: (03) 9450 4555 |
| Technical Contact Numbers | Emergency Advice All Hours: Chief Chemist Tel: (03) 9450 4555 Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm Poisons Information Centre: 13 11 26 - 24hrs |
| Other Information | This MSDS summarises at the date of issue our best knowledge of the health and safety hazard information of the product, and in particular how to safely handle and use the product in the Workplace. Please refer to the technical datasheet (Instructions for use), and the label on the drum. The company cannot anticipate or control the individual working conditions encountered and so each user should read this MSDS carefully, and if in doubt ring the Contact Point Number given below. |
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