AUSTIN JAMES CO -- A-1 BLEACH (DISINFECTANT)SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION  -- 6810-00-900-6276
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A-1 BLEACH (DISINFECTANT)SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:02/24/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-900-6276
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:BUTLER COUNTY
Box:I
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:412-625-1535
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:6Z316
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:115 DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
Box:City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046-0827
Country:US
Phone:724-625-1535
CAGE:6Z316
Company Name:LOS ANGELES CHEMICAL CO
Address:4545 ARDINE ST
Box:1987
City:SOUTH GATE
State:CA
ZIP:90280
Country:US
Phone:213-562-9500
Contract Num:SP0450-99-M-C396
CAGE:75656

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Minumum % Wt:5.25
Maxumum % Wt:5.5
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Minumum % Wt:.1
Maxumum % Wt:.22
Other REC Limits:TWA C 2 MG/M3;15 MIN
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:C2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS. ACUTE-  CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY TISSUES
    WHICH IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH. INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE
    BRONCHIAL IRRITATION AND DAMAGE  TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE
    SEVEREEYE IRRITATION AND PERMANENT, IRREVERSIBLE EYE INJURY. MAY
    CAUSE SKIN BURNS, SEVERE IRRITATION. SKIN CONTACT CAN PRODUCE
    BLISTERING AND ECZEMA. INGESTION CAN CAU SE CORROSION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES, SEVERE ESOPHAGEAL BURNS AND PERFORATION OF ESOPHAGUS OR
    STOMACH. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, TEARING,
    BLURRED VISION, DRY SKIN, HEADACHE, BLISTERING, ECZEMA, SEVERE
    BURNS, PAIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING DISEASES OF THE EYES,
    SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY OVEREXPOSURE TO THIS
    PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES IF APPLICABLE.
    GET ME DICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASHWITH SOAP AND PLENTY
    OF WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF PATIENT IS FULLY
    CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY DRINK A LARGE QUANTITY OF MILK OR WATER.
    SEEK MEDICA L ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD
    BELOW HIPS. DO NOT GIVEANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
    DO NOT USE ACIDIC ANTIDOTES OR SODIUM BICARBONATE (BAKING SODA). DO
    NOT GIVE A LCOHOL.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR WATER FOG. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA THAT IS
    APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED OR EXPOSED LIQUID.
    FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND OSHA/NIOSH
    SCBA. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY FROM A SAFE
    DISTANCE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE BLEACH IS A STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENT AND DECOMPOSES WHEN HEATED. DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
    MAY CAUSE CONTAINERS TO EXPLODE. VIGOROUS REACTIONS MAY OCCUR WITH
    ORGANIC MATERIALS OR OXIDIZ ABLE MATERIALS, CAUSING FIRES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:PREVENT SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. FLUSH TO SEWER
    WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. OTHERWISE, ABSORB SPILL WITH INERT
    MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND OR VERMICULITE, THEN PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
    CHEMICAL WASTE. CLEAN SU RFACE THOROUGHLY TO REMOVE RESIDUAL
    CONTAMINATION.
Neutralizing Agent:ACETIC OR PHOSPHORIC ACID

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, VENTILATED STORAGE
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, DIRECT
    SUNLIGHT, AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN
    OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR
    DRINKING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY. LAUNDER BEFORE
    REUSE. KEEP OUT  OF REACH OF CHILDREN. FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS
    CLOSELY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY: USE NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR FOR CONCENTRATED VAPORS
Ventilation:USE LOCAL VENTILATION TO REMOVE VAPORS AT THE SOURCE.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED. USE IMPERVIOUS PVC OR NEOPRENE WITH LONG
    GAUNTLET
Eye Protection:EYE GOGGLES SHOULD BE CHEMICAL SPLASH TYPE. FACE SHIELD
    IS BEST CHOICE
Other Protective Equipment:APRON RECOMMENDED TO AVOID SKIN CONTACT AND
    PROTECT CLOTHING FROM DAMAGE.BOOTS RECOMMENDED TO PROTECT SHOES AND
    FEET WHEN USING PRODUCT FOR FLOOR CLEANING. EYE BATH, WASHING
    FACILITY
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD
    STUFFS, WATER OR FEED. PROTECT EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING FROM CONTACT
    WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-2.2C, 28.F
Vapor Pres:17.5 MM HG@ 20C
Spec Gravity:1.080
pH:12.0 TO 12.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH CHLORINE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMMONIA, ETHER, UREA, OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS, SOAPS, OILS,
    GREASES, PHENOLIC DISINFECTANTS AND METALS (INCLUDING NICKEL,
    COPPER, TIN, ALUMINUM AND IRON)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT, TEMPERATURES ABOVE
    85F. NEVER MIX WITH SOLUTIONS CONTAINING AMMONIA.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS - FROM CONTACT WITH
    HIGHLY ACIDIC MATERIALS. CHLORAMINES - FROM CONTACT WITH AMMONIA.
    POLYCHLORINATED PHENOLS - FROM CONTACT WITH PHENOLIC DISINFECTANTS.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information: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.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:CONSIDERED BIODEGRADABLE.  BOD/COD VALUE: NOT DETERMINED.
    ECOTOXICITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
    STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. HAZARDOUS, CORROSIVE D002
    (IF PH IS EQUAL OR GREATER THAN 12.5). RECYCLE CONTAINER.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT  PROPER SHIPPING NAME: HYPROCHLORITE
    SOLUTION. HAZARD CLASS: 8, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: UN 1791. PACKING
    GROUP: III. LABEL/PLACARD: CORROSIVE. RQ: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, 100
    LBS. (45.4 KG). EXCEPTION S: CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D, EXEMPTED BY
    DOT FOR CONTAINERS OF 1 GALLON OR LESS.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

Federal Regulatory Information:EPA REGISTERED (UNDER FIFRA):
    1672-20004; USDA AUTHORIZED: YES.
State Regulatory Information:

=======================  Other Information  =======================

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