3. SDS Bleach.pdf

SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issuing Date January 5, 2015

Revision Date June 12, 2015

Revision Number 1

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product identifier

Product Name Clorox® Regular-Bleach1

Other means of identification

EPA Registration Number 5813-100

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Recommended use Household disinfecting, sanitizing, and laundry bleach

Uses advised against No information available

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Supplier Address The Clorox Company 1221 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612

Phone: 1-510-271-7000

Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone Numbers For Medical Emergencies, call: 1-800-446-1014

For Transportation Emergencies, call Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300

Clorox® Regular-Bleach1

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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Emergency Overview

Signal word Danger

Hazard Statements Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage

Appearance Clear, pale yellow

Physical State Thin liquid

Odor Bleach

Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection, and eye protection such as safety glasses.

Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a poison center or doctor.

If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).

If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up.

Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Although not expected, heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or obstructive lung disease may be aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of vapor or mist.

Product contains a strong oxidizer. Always flush drains before and after use.

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Unknown Toxicity Not applicable.

Other information Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Interactions with Other Chemicals Reacts with other household chemicals such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, or products containing ammonia to produce hazardous irritating gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % Trade Secret Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 5 - 10 *

* The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First aid measures

General Advice Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

Eye Contact Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

Skin Contact Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20 minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is affected, call a doctor.

Ingestion Have person sip a glassful of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice.

Protection of First-aiders Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8).

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Most Important Symptoms and Effects

Burning of eyes and skin.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.

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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical This product causes burns to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can release sodium chlorate and irritating gases and vapors.

Explosion Data

Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.

Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.

Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal Precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. For spills of multiple products, responders should evaluate the MSDSs of the products for incompatibility with sodium hypochlorite. Breathing protection should be worn in enclosed and/or poorly-ventilated areas until hazard assessment is complete.

Other Information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.

Environmental precautions

Environmental Precautions This product is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, oysters, and shrimp. Do not allow product to enter storm drains, lakes, or streams. See Section 12 for ecological Information.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods for Cleaning Up Absorb and containerize. Wash residual down to sanitary sewer. Contact the sanitary treatment facility in advance to assure ability to process washed-down material.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage Store away from children. Reclose cap tightly after each use. Store this product upright in a cool, dry area, away from direct sunlight and heat to avoid deterioration. Do not contaminate food or feed by storage of this product.

Incompatible Products Toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and products containing ammonia.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

Exposure Guidelines

Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH

Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9

None None None

ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value. OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits. NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.

Appropriate engineering controls

Engineering Measures Showers

Eyewash stations Ventilation systems

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Eye/Face Protection If splashes are likely to occur: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) or face shield.

Skin and Body Protection Wear rubber or neoprene gloves and protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirt.

Respiratory Protection If irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn.

Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with current local regulations.

Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands after direct contact. Do not wear product-contaminated clothing for prolonged periods. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State Thin liquid Appearance Clear

Odor Bleach Color Pale yellow

Odor Threshold No information available

Property Values

Remarks/ Method pH ~12

None known Melting/freezing point No data available

Boiling point / boiling range No data available

Flash Point Not flammable

Evaporation rate No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) No data available

Flammability Limits in Air

Upper flammability limit No data available

Lower flammability limit No data available

Vapor pressure No data available

Vapor density No data available

Specific Gravity ~1.1

Water Solubility Soluble

Solubility in other solvents No data available

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available

Autoignition temperature No data available

Decomposition temperature No data available

Kinematic viscosity No data available

Dynamic viscosity No data available

Explosive Properties Not explosive Oxidizing Properties No data available

Other Information Softening Point No data available VOC Content (%) No data available Particle Size No data available Particle Size Distribution No data available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity Reacts with other household chemicals such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, or products containing ammonia to produce hazardous irritating gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

Conditions to avoid None known based on information supplied.

Incompatible materials Toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and products containing ammonia.

Hazardous Decomposition Products None known based on information supplied.

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of exposure

Product Information .

Inhalation Exposure to vapor or mist may irritate respiratory tract and cause coughing. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause pulmonary edema.

Eye Contact Corrosive. May cause severe damage to eyes.

Skin Contact May cause severe irritation to skin. Prolonged contact may cause burns to skin.

Ingestion Ingestion may cause burns to gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Component Information

Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation

7681-52-9 8200 mg/kg (Rat) >10000 mg/kg (Rabbit) -

Information on toxicological effects

Symptoms May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. May cause burns to eyes. May cause redness or burns to skin. Inhalation may cause coughing.

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Sensitization No information available.

Mutagenic Effects No information available.

Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA

7681-52-9

- Group 3 - -

IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans

Reproductive Toxicity No information available.

STOT - single exposure No information available.

STOT - repeated exposure No information available.

Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenic potential is unknown.

Target Organ Effects Respiratory system, eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract (GI).

Aspiration Hazard No information available.

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Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information

The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document

ATEmix (oral) 54 g/kg ATEmix (inhalation-dust/mist) 58 mg/L

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

This product is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, oysters, and shrimp. Do not allow product to enter storm drains, lakes, or streams.

Persistence and Degradability No information available.

Bioaccumulation No information available.

Other adverse effects No information available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Do not contaminate food or feed by disposal of this product.

Contaminated Packaging Do not reuse empty containers. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Not restricted.

TDG Not restricted for road or rail.

ICAO Not restricted, as per Special Provision A197, Environmentally Hazardous Substance exception.

IATA Not restricted, as per Special Provision A197, Environmentally Hazardous Substance exception.

IMDG/IMO Not restricted, as per IMDG Code 2.10.2.7, Marine Pollutant exception.

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Chemical Inventories

TSCA All components of this product are either on the TSCA 8(b) Inventory or otherwise exempt from listing.

DSL/NDSL All components are on the DSL or NDSL.

TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List

U.S. Federal Regulations

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 Yes Chronic Health Hazard No Fire Hazard No Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No Reactive Hazard No

Clean Water Act This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and

40 CFR 122.42)

Chemical Name CWA - Reportable

Quantities CWA - Toxic Pollutants CWA - Priority Pollutants

CWA - Hazardous Substances

Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9

100 lb X

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 Hazardous Substances RQs Extremely Hazardous Substances

RQs

RQ

Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9

100 lb - RQ 100 lb final RQ RQ 45.4 kg final RQ

EPA Statement This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling requirements under federal pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information required for safety data sheets and for workplace labels of non-pesticide chemicals. Following is the hazard information as required on the pesticide label:

DANGER: CORROSIVE. Causes irreversible eye damage and skin burns. Harmful if swallowed. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear protective eyewear and rubber gloves when handling this product. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco, or using the restroom. Avoid breathing vapors and use only in a well-ventilated area.

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US State Regulations

California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations

Chemical Name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Rhode Island Illinois

7681-52-9 X X X X

Sodium chlorate 7775-09-9

X X X

International Regulations

Canada WHMIS Hazard Class E - Corrosive material

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA

Health Hazard 3

Flammability 0

Instability 0

Physical and Chemical Hazards -

HMIS

Health Hazard 3

Flammability 0

Physical Hazard 0

Personal Protection B

Prepared By Product Stewardship 23 British American Blvd.

Latham, NY 12110 1-800-572-6501

Revision Note

Reference

Revision Section 14.

1096036/164964.159

General Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal, and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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