SAFETY DATA SHEET
Version 1
1. Identification of the Substance / Preparation and of the Company / Undertaking
Product Name:
UN/ID No
Synonyms:
Formula:
Molecular Weight:
Sodium Hypochlorite 6.4%
UN-1791
Bleach; hypochlorous acid, sodium salt; soda bleach
NaOCl
74.45
Company Name:
Hawkins, Inc. 3100 E. Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55413 (612-331-6910)
Emergency Telephone:
CHEMTREC (US): 1-800-424-9300
2. Hazards Identification
GHS - Classification
Acute toxicity - Oral
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Acute aquatic toxicity
Chronic aquatic toxicity
Signal Word:
Hazard Statements:
Physical Hazards
Corrosive to metals
Oxidizing liquids
Category 4
Category 1 Category 1B
Category 1
Category 1
Category 1
Danger
Category 1
Category 2
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Precautionary Statements:
water/shower
to do. Continue rinsing
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Hazardous
Chemical Name
Sodium hypochlorite
Non-Hazardous
Chemical Name
Water
CAS No
7681-52-9
Weight-%
6-7
EC No
231-668-3
CAS No
7732-18-5
Weight-%
Balance
EC No
231-791-2
4. First Aid Measures
General Advice:
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and
continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. If symptoms
persist, call a physician.
Skin Contact:
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash contaminated
clothing before reuse. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Immediate medical attention
is not required.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Immediate medical attention is not
required.
Ingestion:
Immediate medical attention is not required. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards
plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce
vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Note to Physicians:
Treat symptomatically.
Self-protection of the First Aider:
Use personal protective equipment as required.
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5. Fire-fighting Measures
Flammable Properties:
Not considered to be a fire hazard; Substance releases oxygen when heated, which may increase the severity of an existing fire
Explosive Properties:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard; Sealed containers may rupture when heated
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment; Water may be used to
cool containers and to knock down vapors in a fire situation
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:
No information available
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters:
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) self-contained breathing apparatus
with full facepiece operated in the pressure-demand or other positive pressure mode
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions:
Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Evacuate
personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Environmental Precautions:
Methods for Containment:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Cleaning Up:
Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
After cleaning, flush away traces with water. Prevent product from entering drains. Dam up.
Other Information:
Not applicable.
7. Handling and Storage
Advice on Safe Handling:
Use personal protective equipment as required. Use only with adequate ventilation. Use
with local exhaust ventilation. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Storage Conditions:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep containers tightly
closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep in properly labeled containers.
Incompatible Materials:
Amines; Ammonia; ammonium salts, aziridine, methanol, phenyl acteonitrile, cellulose,
ethyleneimine, oxidizable metals, acids, soaps, and bisulfates
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Tight sealing safety goggles. Face protection shield.
Eye/Face Protection:
Suitable protective clothing. Apron. Gloves made of plastic or rubber.
Body Protection:
General Hygiene Considerations:
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
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9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Liquid
Physical State:
Aqueous solution
Appearance:
Colorless to yellowish
Color:
Property
pH:
"Salt Out" Point (°F):
Melting Point/Freezing Point:
Boiling Point/Boiling Range:
Flash Point:
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
Flammability (solid, gas):
Flammability Limits in Air:
Upper Flammability Limit:
Lower Flammability Limit:
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) :
Vapor density (Air =1)
Specific Gravity (H2O=1):
Specific Gravity (2nd value):
Water Solubility:
Solubility(ies):
Partition Coefficient
(n-octanol/water)
Autoignition Temperature:
Decomposition Temperature:
Kinematic Viscosity:
Dynamic Viscosity:
Oxidizing Properties:
Explosive Properties:
Values
9.5
Odor:
Odor Threshold:
Chlorine-like odor
No information available
Neutral solution-no excess sodium hydroxide
No information available
-6 °C / 21 °F
40 °C / 104 °F
Decomposes slightly
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
17.5
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
Not considered to be an explosion hazard; Sealed containers may rupture when heated
9.2. Other information
No information available
Softening Point:
74.45
Molecular Weight:
No information available
VOC Content(%):
1.098
Density:
No information available
Bulk Density:
% Volatiles by Volume @ 21°C (70°F): 95
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Slowly decomposes in air. Rate increase with the concentration and temperature. Exposure
to sunlight accelerates decomposition.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, flames and sparks; Exposure to light
Incompatible Materials:
Amines; Ammonia; ammonium salts, aziridine, methanol, phenyl acteonitrile, cellulose,
ethyleneimine, oxidizable metals, acids, soaps, and bisulfates
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Emits toxic chlorine fumes when heated to decomposition
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing
11. Toxicological Information
Product Information
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0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity.
Acute Toxicity:
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
Chemical Name
Sodium hypochlorite
Oral LD50 :
8200 mg/kg ( Rat )
Water
90 mL/kg ( Rat )
Dermal LD50 :
10000 mg/kg ( Rabbit )
LC50 (Lethal Concentration):
Chronic Toxicity:
The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen
Carcinogenicity:
Chemical Name
Sodium hypochlorite
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Not classifiable as a human carcinogen
IARC
Group 3
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
0% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Chemical Name
Sodium hypochlorite
Toxicity to algae
Toxicity to fish
Toxicity to daphnia and other
aquatic invertebrates
0.095: 24 h Skeletonema costatum
0.06 - 0.11: 96 h Pimephales
2.1: 96 h Daphnia magna mg/L
mg/L EC50
promelas mg/L LC50 flow-through EC50 0.033 - 0.044: 48 h Daphnia
4.5 - 7.6: 96 h Pimephales promelas
magna mg/L EC50 Static
mg/L LC50 static 0.4 - 0.8: 96 h
Lepomis macrochirus mg/L LC50
static 0.28 - 1: 96 h Lepomis
macrochirus mg/L LC50
flow-through 0.05 - 0.771: 96 h
Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/L LC50
flow-through 0.03 - 0.19: 96 h
Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/L LC50
semi-static 0.18 - 0.22: 96 h
Oncorhynchus mykiss mg/L LC50
static
Persistence and Degradability:
No information available.
Bioaccumulation:
No information available.
Mobility:
No information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
Waste from Residues/Unused
Products:
Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and
regulations
14. Transport Information
DOT
Proper shipping name
HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE)
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8
UN-1791
III
100 lbs.
UN1791, HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE), 8, PG III
Hazard Class
UN/ID No
Packing Group
Reportable Quantity (RQ)
Description
15. Regulatory Information
International Inventories
All of the components in the product are on the following Inventory lists: TSCA (United States):, Canada (DSL/NDSL),
Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Australia (AICS), South Korea (KECL):, China (IECSC), Philippines (PICCS),
This product contains a substance not listed on international inventories - it is for research and development use only.
Complies
Complies
Complies
Complies
Complies
Complies
Complies
AICS
TSCA
DSL/NDSL
EINECS/ELINCS
ENCS
IECSC
KECL
PICCS
Chemical Name
Sodium hypochlorite
Water
AICS
Listed
Listed
TSCA
Listed
Listed
DSL
Listed
Listed
NDSL
-
EINECS
Listed
Listed
ELINCS
-
ENCS
(1)-237
-
IECSC
Listed
Listed
KECL
KE-31506
KE-35400
PICCS
Present
Present
Inventory Legend
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
RESTRICTIONS - REACH TITLE VII No information available
US Federal Regulations
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
Chemical Name
Sodium hypochlorite
CERCLA Hazardous Substances
and the Reportable Quantities
100 lb
45.4 kg
SARA Extremely Hazardous
Substances EPCRA RQ
100 lb
SARA Extremely Hazardous
Substances TPQ
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SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute health hazard
Chronic health hazard
Fire hazard
Yes
No
No
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
California Proposition 65:
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
16. Other Information
Prepared By:
HSE Department
Issue Date:
15-Mar-2013
Revision Date:
26-Jul-2012
Revision Note:
MSDS converted to GHS SDS Format.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that it is your responsibility to inform your employees of the hazards of this substance, to advise them of what