MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
SOLD AS: Sammy Liquid Chlorine
Date of Issue: March 15, 2006
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of WorkSafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
Company: Plumbers' Supplies Co-operative Limited
Address: Unit 87A, 79-97 St Hilliers Road Auburn NSW 2144
Telephone: (02) 9741 8999
Fascimile: (02) 9741 8989
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Liquid Chlorine
Other Names: Sodium Hypochlorite solution
CAS-No. : 7782-50-5
UN Number: 1791
DG Class: 8
Packing Group: 3
Hazchem Code: 2X
Poisons Schedule: S5
Use: Bleach & steriliser
This material is a Schedule Poison:- S5 and must be stored, maintained and used in
accordance with the relevant regulations.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION AND PROPERTIES
Appearance: Pale yellow-green liquid. May have a slight odour
of chlorine.
Chemical Name Cas No. Proportion
Water 7732-18-5 >60%
Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 10-30%
100%
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All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS).
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Main symptoms: No adverse health effects expected if the product is
handles in accordance with this Safety Data Sheet
and the product label. Symptoms that may arise if
the product is mishandled are:
Swallowed: Swallowing can result in severe irritation and
corrosion of the mucous membranes of the mouth,
throat and gastrointestinal tract with pain,
inflammation and vomiting. Systemic effects
include fall of blood pressure, delirium and coma.
Eyes: Risk of serious damage to the eyes which could
result in permanent injury. Corrosive to eyes;
contact can cause corneal burns.
Skin: Contact with skin will result in severe irritation.
Corrosive to skin ?may cause skin burns.
Inhaled: Not normally an inhalation risk due to low vapour
pressure at ambient temperatures. Inhalation of
mists or aerosols can produce respiratory irritation
followed by pulmonary oedema.
Long Term Effects: No effects have been reported following long-term
exposure to sodium hypochlorite.
Acute toxicity/ Chronic toxicity: An alkaline poison and primary irritant to mucous
membranes, throat, gastrointestinal tract and
respiratory tract. Low systemic toxicity. Based on
knowledge of the constituent sodium hypochlorite
(1):
Oral LD50 (rat): 8910 mg/kg.
R34 - Causes burns.
R31 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas
FIRST AID
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Ingestion: If conscious, drink large quantities of water
immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek
immediate medical attention. Poison Information
Centre phone 13 11 26 Australia wide.
Eyes: Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of
water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids to be held
open. Remove clothing if contaminated and wash
skin. Urgently seek medical assistance. Transport
to hospital or medical centre.
Skin: Immediately wash contaminated skin with plenty of
water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before re-use. If swelling, redness, blistering or
irritation occurs seek medical advice. For skin
burns, immediately flood burnt area with plenty of
water and cover with a clean, dry dressing. Seek
immediate medical advice.
Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure ?avoid becoming a
casualty. Remove contaminated clothing and
loosen remaining clothing. Allow patient to assume
most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at
rest until fully recovered. Seek medical advice if
effects persist.
Notes to physician: Treat symptomatically. Do not use acid antidotes in
the treatment of sodium hypochlorite poisoning.
Sodium thiosulphate immediately reduces
hypochlorite to non-toxic products but may produce
hydrogen sulphide in contact with acid. Can cause
corneal burns.
FIRST AID FACILITIES
Eye wash and safety shower in area of use
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Ensure ventilation is adequate and that air concentrations of chlorine (decomposition
product) is controlled below quoted Exposure Standards. Natural ventilation should be
adequate under normal use conditions. Keep containers closed when not in use.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION
Avoid skin and eye contact. Wear overalls, chemical goggles, full-face shield,
impervious gloves, rubber boots and rubber apron when working with large volumes.
Use with adequate ventilation. If inhalation risk exists, wear respirator, ensure that the
cartridges are correct for the potential air contamination and are in good working order.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash
contaminated clothing and protective equipment before re-using.
FLAMMABILITY
Non combustible material
STORAGE AND HANDLING
TRANSPORT
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the ADG Code for transport by road or
rail.
Not to be loaded with explosives (class 1), dangerous when wet substances (class 4.3),
oxidising agents (class 5.1), organic peroxides (class 5.2), radioactive substances (class
7), food and food packaging in any quantity, however exemptions may apply.
PACKING AND LABELLING
This product is a Schedules Poison S5 and must be stored, maintained and used in
accordance with the relevant regulations.
SPILLS AND DISPOSAL
Avoid inhalation of vapours/mist. Work up wind or increase ventilation. Clear area of
all unprotected personnel. Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye
contamination and inhalation of vapour/mist.
Small spills: Wash to drain with excess water.
Large spills: Contain ?prevent run off into drains and
waterways. If authorised by appropriate authority,
allow controlled access to drain accompanies by
suitable neutralising agents such as sodium
metabisulphite or sodium thiosulphate and a large
excess of water. If contamination of sewers or
waterways has occurred advise local emergency
services.
FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION HAZARD
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Specific hazards: Non combustible material.
Fire fighting further advice: Not combustible. Can decompose upon heating
liberating toxic fumes including those of chlorine. If safe to do so, remove containers
from path of fire. Keep containers cool with water spray. Fire fighters to wear self-
contained breathing apparatus if risk of exposure to products of decomposition.
Suitable extinguishing media: Water fog (or if unavailable fine water spray), foam,
dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
CONTACT INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Plumbers' Supplies Co-operative Ltd (02)9741 8999
Emergency Contact (24hr): 1800628724
DISCLAIMER
All information given in this data sheet and by the company's technical staff
is compiled from the information currently available to the company. The
company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy, or for any
results which may be obtained by customers. Any customer who relies upon
any advice or information given in this data sheet by the company or by its
technical staff does so entirely at its own risk, and the company will not be
liable for any loss or damage thereby suffered notwithstanding any want of
care on the part of the company or its staff in compiling or giving the advice
or information.
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