TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY
PRODUCT NAME: BLEACH
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION: Custom chemicals
50-56 Belhaven Road
Wishaw
Lanarkshire
ML2 7NX
Telephone Number (01698) 375914
Fax Number (01698) 359146
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME CONTENTS HEALTH (Class) RISK (R No)
Sodium Hypochlorite X1 R31/36/38
NOTES
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Irritant
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
SKIN: Wash with water. If irritation continues seek medical advice.
INHALATION: Remove to well ventilated area. Keep warm and at rest. If irritation persists
seek medical advice.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth out with water, give plenty of water to drink, do not encourage
Vomiting. Seek medical advice.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder, water spray/fog.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS: Rinse to drain diluting greatly.
NOTE: Will destroy septic tank performance
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Use in accordance to instructions.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep away from food stuffs
Keep out of reach of children.
STORAGE CRITERIA: Store in a cool dry place in original containers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
INGREDIENT NAME STD LT EXP (8hrs) ST EXP (15 mins)
OES
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Respiratory: NA
Hand: Protective gloves
Eye: Protective glasses
Other:
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: Liquid
COLOUR: Pale Yellow
ODOUR/TASTE: Chlorine
PH: 12 – 13.5
SOLUBILITY VALUE: )
EVAPORATION RATE (BuAC = 1) )
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mmHg): ) NA
VAPOUIR DENSITY (AIR = 1) )
FLASH POINT ©: )
FLASH POINT METHOD: )
AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE © )
FLAMMABILITY )
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Contact with acids and metals
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extremes in temperature.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
STABILITY: 0.05% chlorine loss per month
11. TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
TOXIC DOSE
HEALTH WARNINGS:
EYE CONTACT: Irritation
SKIN CONTACT: Feels soapy repeated contact may cause inflammation.
INHALATION: Will irritate mucus linings of nose.
INGESTION: Will cause internal irritation. Indigestion.
OTHER
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
DEGRADABILITY:
ACUTE FISH TOXICITY:
WATER HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
DISPOSAL METHODS: In accordance with local regulations
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
U.N. NO: NA
IMDG: NA
PACKAGING GROUP: NA
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
LABEL FOR SUPPLY: Irritant
RISK PHRASES: R31 contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R36/38 irritating to the eyes and skin.
SAFETY PHRASES S2 Keep out of reach of children
S13 Keep away from food stuffs.
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S50 Do not mix with acids.
UK REGULATIONS Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
1988 Chemical (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations
1994 Chemical (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
USER NOTES: This information is based on the current state of our knowledge, and is
intended to describe the product from the view-point of safety requirements.
The responsibility to ensure safe working conditions within the workplace
remains with the user.
INFORMATION SOURCES: Health and Safety Guidance Note EH40
Occupational Exposure Limits
Croners Reference, and our Raw Material Suppliers Data Sheet
