MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Texas Correctional Industry NFPA HAZARD RATING
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A division of the Fire Hazard
4- SEVERE
C Texas Department of Criminal Justice
3- SERIOUS 0
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Health Hazard
2- MODERATE 1 1 Reactivity
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1- SLIGHT
Date Issued: January 2008
Specific Hazard
0- INSIGNIFICANT
Supersedes: July 2007
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Glo-Brite
General Use: Chlorinated laundry bleach Emergency Telephone Numbers
Manufacturer Name: Texas Correctional Industry Galveston Texas Poison Control: 1-800-764-7661
Soap & Detergent Plant Soap & Detergent Plant Lab: 281-490-1111
One Circle Drive MSDS available at: www.tci.tdcj.state.tx.us
Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Monday thru Thursday: 7a.m. - 3 p.m.
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT
ACGIH/OSHA
Chemical/Common Name CAS No. PERCENT TWA STEL WHMIS
Sodium Metasilicate 6834-92-0 4-5 3 mg/m3 3 mg/m3 1%
Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate 28993-18-9 37 - 39 0.5 ppm N/D N/D
Sodium Tripolyphosphate 7758-29-4 48 - 49 5 mg/m3 N/D N/D
N/A= Not Applicable N/E= Not Established N/D = Not Determined
Threshold Limit Values (TLV): TWA (time-weighed average for 8 hr. day); PEL (personal exposure limit)
WHMIS 鈥? minimum amount necessary in a mixture to trigger reporting: 1% (hazardous chemical); 0.1% (extremely hazardous chemical)
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Vapor Pressure : None
Specific Gravity (water = 1) : N/A
Solubility in Water : Complete
pH (1% solution) : 9 - 11
Boiling Point : N/A
Appearance and Odor : White to off white granular powder
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (T.C.C.) : Not flammable
Flammable Limit : N/A
Physical Hazard : Oxidizer potential
Extinguishing Media : Water, Foam, Dry Chemicals, or Carbon Dioxide.
Fire Extinguishing Procedure : Use of respiratory equipment is recommended in enclosed areas.
Fire and Explosive Hazard : The presence of a small amount of moisture in the presence of a high concentration of
Sodium Dichloroisocyanurate can form an explosive mixture of Nitrogen Trichloride.
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Glo-Brite, SAS; Date Issued: January 2008
SECTION 5 - REACTIVE DATA
Hazardous Decomposition : Oxides of carbon, sulfur and generation of HCl gas
Stability : Stable
Incompatibility : With strong acids and oxidizing agents
SECTION 6 - HEALTH HAZARD
Primary Route of Exposure : Eyes, Skin, Oral, or Inhalation
Signs and Symptoms of Over Exposure (acute)
Eyes : May cause eye irritation
Skin : May cause redness or rash
Ingestion : May cause gastrointestinal irritation
Inhalation : May be an irritant to the respiratory tract
Signs and Symptoms of Over Exposure (chronic) : Eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation
Medical condition aggravated by over exposure : Not known
Carcinogen or suspect of carcinogen ingredients : Silicone Dioxide listed on NTP
SECTION 7 - EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURE
Eyes : Flush with plenty of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
Skin : Flush with large amount of water. Remove contaminated clothing and seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth thoroughly and drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by physician.
Inhalation : Move patient to fresh air. Give artificial resuscitation (CPR) if patient is not breathing.
SECTION 8 - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection : None required with normal use
Ventilation Requirement : Local exhaust. Maintain adequate ventilation
Protective Gloves : Yes. Rubber or neoprene
Eye Protection : Goggles or glasses
SECTION 9 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be taken if released or spilled : Sweep all materials practical for salvage or disposal. Rinse residue with water.
Waste disposal method : Any unsalvageable material must be disposed in compliance with local, state, and
federal laws and regulations. Do not dump into sewers, on the ground, or into any
bodies of water.
SECTION 10 - STORAGE AND HANDLING
鈥? Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Do not store next to flammable or combustible materials. Do not store in aluminum
containers- flammable hydrogen gas may be generated. Keep container sealed/closed when not in use. Observe local
Building Codes and NFPA storage requirements for chlorinated compounds.
鈥? Avoid breathing dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid dust formation.
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