EAGLE # 12943
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 -- CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Austin A-1 Bleach (Regular, Fresh, Lemon, Floral)
PRODUCT NAME
54200-00015 00021 00024 00025 00035 00040 00044 00045
PRODUCT CODE
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
March 19, 2003
ISSUE DATE
Medical Information: 1-866-359-5662
Transportation: 1-800-424-9300*
MANUFACTURER James Austin Company
STREET ADDRESS 115 Downieville Road * For spill, leak, fire or transport accident emergencies.
Product Information: 1-724-625-1535
CITY, STATE, ZIP Mars, PA 16046
SECTION 2 -- COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE LIMITS
COMPONENT CAS No. % by wt. OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL
Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 5.29 鈥? None None None
5.4
3
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 0.03 鈥? 2 mg/m3 TWA 2 mg/m3 ceiling 10 mg/m IDLH
3
0.22 2 mg/m STEL
SECTION 3 -- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY IRRITANT; may cause severe skin and eye irritation or chemical burns to broken skin.
Vapors extremely irritating to eyes and respiratory tract.
OVERVIEW
Harmful and potentially fatal if swallowed. If mixed with other prohibited chemicals or
materials, chlorine gas will be released which is also irritating to eyes, lungs, mucous
membranes and in some cases can be fatal. (see Setion 10 for more information)
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
INGESTION ................. Can cause corrosion of mucous membranes, severe esophageal burns and
perforation of esophagus or stomach.
INHALATION ............... Inhalation of vapors can cause bronchial irritation, coughing, difficulty in
breathing, nausea and pulmonary edema.
EYE CONTACT ............ Irritating to the eyes; may cause severe and permanent damage.
SKIN CONTACT .......... Severe irritant; contact can produce blistering and eczema.
Bleach
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SECTION 4 -- FIRST AID MEASURES
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately drink a large quantity of water or milk. Do
INGESTION
not give liquids if victim is unconscious. Do not use acidic antidotes or sodium bicarbonate
(baking soda). Do not administer alcohol. Call a physician or poison control center
immediately.
If exposed to excessive vapor levels, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention if cough or
INHALATION
other symptoms develop.
Immediately flush eye with plenty of cool, running water. Remove contact lenses if applicable,
EYE CONTACT
and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
Flush affected skin area with copious amounts of water and wash with soap and water. If
SKIN CONTACT
irritation develops or persists, get medical attention. Remove clothing and wash before reuse.
Information pertaining to ingestion toxicology, therapy, symptomatology and treatment can be
NOTE TO
found in Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, authored by Gosselin, Smith and Hodge
PHYSICIAN
and published by Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Maryland.
See listing for Hypochlorite in Therapeutics Index, Section III.
SECTION 5 -- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
None / N.A. Not flammable or
FLASH POINT / METHOD FLAMMABLE
combustible
LIMITS
If involved in a fire, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or water fog.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use extinguishing media that is appropriate for surrounding fire.
Avoid fumes from spilled or exposed liquid. Firefighters should wear full protective
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING
clothing and OSHA/NIOSH self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool fire-exposed
PROCEDURES
containers with water spray from a safe distance.
Sodium hypochlorite bleach is a strong oxidizing agent and decomposes when
FIRE AND EXPLOSION
heated. Decomposition products may cause containers to explode. Vigorous
HAZARDS
reactions may occur with organic materials or oxidizable materials, causing fires.
SECTION 6 -- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small spills: Dilute product by flooding area with large quantity of water and flush to sanitary sewer.
RESPONSE
Large spills: Contain run-off by diking with suitable material. Soak up liquid on inert absorbent and
TO SPILLS
transfer to approved container. Prevent spill from entering sewers or waterways.
SECTION 7 -- HANDLING AND STORAGE
Wash after handling and before eating.
HANDLING
Use personal protective equipment and wear suitable chemical-resistant clothing.
PRECAUTIONS
Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Follow label directions closely.
Store upright in a cool (below 85 F), dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat or direct
STORAGE
sunlight. Separate from incompatible materials, such as acids, ammonia, soap-based products
PRECAUTIONS
or organic materials. Protect containers from physical damage. Keep away from children.
Bleach
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SECTION 8 -- EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid breathing vapors. Do not store near food stuffs, water or feed.
HYGIENIC PRACTICES
Protect eyes, skin and clothing from contact with this product.
Use local ventilation to remove vapors at the source.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Facilities using this product must be equipped with an eyewash station.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
X RESPIRATOR Not normally necessary; use NIOSH approved respirator for concentrated vapors
X GOGGLES / FACE SHIELD Required; goggles should be chemical splash type. Face shield is best choice
X APRON Recommended to avoid skin contact and protect clothing from damage
X GLOVES Required; use impervious PVC or Neoprene with long gauntlet
X BOOTS Recommended to protect shoes and feet when using product for floor cleaning
SECTION 9 -- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear pale yellow liquid 212 deg F
APPEARANCE BOILING POINT
Chlorine 28 deg F
ODOR FREEZING POINT
11.5 鈥? 12.5 17.5 mm Hg @ 20 C
pH VAPOR PRESSURE
1.080 Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY VAPOR DENSITY
Complete Not applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER EVAPORATION RATE
SECTION 10 -- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABLE X UNSTABLE
CHEMICAL STABILITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Heat or direct sunlight; temperatures above 85 F.
NEVER mix with solutions containing ammonia.
Acids, ammonia, ether, urea, oxidizable materials, soaps, oils, greases, phenolic
INCOMPATIBILITY
disinfectants and metals (including nickel, copper, tin, aluminum and iron).
Chlorine gas -- from contact with highly acidic materials.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS
Chloramines -- from contact with ammonia.
OF DECOMPOSITION
Polychlorinated phenols -- from contact with phenolic disinfectants.
WILL NOT OCCUR X MAY OCCUR
POLYMERIZATION
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Not applicable
SECTION 11 -- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CARCINOGENICITY
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A KNOWN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN
X THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED CARCINOGENS ACCORDING TO
THE CRITERIA OF THE NTP ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS AND OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Z
OTHER EFFECTS
ACUTE Toxicity arises from corrosive activity; stems from oxidizing potency, a function of concentration
CHRONIC Not determined
Austin A-1 Bleach
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SECTION 12 -- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CONSIDERED BIODEGRADABLE X NOT BIODEGRADABLE
BIODEGRADABILITY
BOD / COD VALUE Not established
No data available
ECOTOXICITY
SECTION 13 -- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
If in accordance with an NPDES permit or approved by local sewage treatment plant authority,
WASTE DISPOSAL small
METHOD amounts may be flushed to a sanitary sewer with plenty of water. Large amounts of unused
product
must be disposed of as hazardous waste at an approved hazardous waste management facility.
Hazardous, corrosive D002 (if pH is equal to or greater than 12.5)
RCRA CLASSIFICATION
YES X CODE 2 - HDPE NO
RECYCLE CONTAINER
SECTION 14 -- TRANSPORT INFORMATION
HAZARDOUS X NOT HAZARDOUS
DOT CLASSIFICATION
DOT Proper Shipping Name Hypochlorite Solution
8
Hazard Class
UN 1791
Identification Number
III
Packing Group
Corrosive
Label/Placard
Sodium Hypochlorite 100 lbs. (45.4Kg)
RQ
Consumer Commodity, ORM-D. Exempted by DOT for containers of 1 gallon or less
EXCEPTIONS
SECTION 15 -- REGULATORY INFORMATION
REGULATORY STATUS
X EPA REGISTERED (UNDER FIFRA) 1672-20004 Registration Number (Regular-non scented item only)
FDA REGULATED
KOSHER
SARA TITLE III MATERIAL
USDA AUTHORIZED Yes
SECTION 16 -- OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA CLASSIFICATION Approved Specifications
2 BLUE HEALTH HAZARD Federal Specification O-S-602E
0 RED FLAMMABILITY Commercial Item Description A-1427C
0 YELLOW REACTIVITY
COR WHITE SPECIAL HAZARD
Information contained in this MSDS refers only to the specific material designated and does not relate to any process or use involving other
materials. This information is based on data believed to be reliable, and the Product is intended to be used in a manner that is customary
and reasonably foreseeable. Since actual use and handling are beyond our control, no warranty, express or implied, is made and no liability
is assumed by James Austin Company in connection with the use of this information.
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