Material Safety Data Sheet
Issuing Date 15-Apr-2013 Revision Date 31-Dec-2013 Revision Number 2
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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Bleach
Recommended Use Bleach.
Supplier Address
KIK International
33 MacIntosh Blvd
Concord
Ontario
L4K 4L5
CA
Phone:1-800-424-9300
Fax:905-660-7333
Contact:Scott Walker
Email:swalker@[Link]
Contact Phone1-479-845-2750
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WARNING!
Emergency Overview
Corrosive to skin
Corrosive to eyes
Vapors may be irritating to eyes, nose, throat, and lungs
Very toxic to aquatic organisms
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow Physical State Liquid. Odor Bleach
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation.
Acute Toxicity
Eyes Corrosive to the eyes and may cause severe damage including blindness.
Skin Contact causes severe skin irritation and possible burns.
Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Corrosive to nose, throat and respiratory tract
Ingestion Severe irritation of the mucous membranes causes vomiting, nausea and burns. Can burn
mouth, throat, and stomach.
Chronic Effects No known effect based on information supplied.
Aggravated Medical None known.
Conditions
Environmental Hazard See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least
20 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before re-use. Consult a physician.
Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen
if breathing is difficult. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically. Keep victim warm and quiet. Product is a corrosive material. Use of
gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus
should be investigated. Do not give chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may
occur. Marked decrease in blood pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy sputum, and high
pulse pressure.
Protection of First-aiders Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the
substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way
valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may
decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
Flash Point Not determined.
Suitable Extinguishing Media Dry chemical, CO2 or water spray. Dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-
resistant foam or water spray. Move containers from fire area if you
can do it without risk. Dike fire control water for later disposal; do
not scatter the material.
Uniform Fire Code CORROSIVE: BASE-LIQUID
Hazardous Combustion Products Chlorine compounds.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No.
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.
NFPA Health Hazard 3 Flammability 0 Stability 0 Physical and Chemical
Hazards -
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not touch
damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop
leak if you can do it without risk. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe
areas.
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Environmental Precautions Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
Methods for Containment Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to
containers.
Methods for Cleaning Up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. After
cleaning, flush away traces with water. Prevent product from entering drains. Dam up.
Other Information DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wear personal
protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children.
Keep in properly labeled containers.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits
established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin and Body Protection Protective gloves.
Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are
exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using, do not eat,
drink or smoke. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Provide regular
cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow. Odor Bleach.
Odor Threshold No information available Physical State Liquid
pH 12.6
Flash Point No information available. Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available Boiling Point/Range No information available
Melting Point/Range No information available
Flammability Limits in Air No information available Explosion Limits No information available
Water Solubility Soluble in water. Solubility No information available
Evaporation Rate No information available Vapor Pressure No data available
Vapor Density No data available Partition Coefficient: n-
octanol/water
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible Products Strong acids. Ammonia.
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Conditions to Avoid None known.
Hazardous Decomposition Chlorine compounds.
Products
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Chronic Toxicity
Chronic Toxicity No known effect based on information supplied.
Target Organ Effects None known.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated. Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods This material, as supplied, is a hazardous waste according to federal regulations (40 CFR 261).
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
US EPA Waste Number D002
California Hazardous Waste Codes 122
This product contains one or more substances that are listed with the State of California as a hazardous waste.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Emergency Response Guide 154
Number
DOT
Description CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D
TDG
Description UN1791, HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE), 8, III, MARINE
POLLUTANT
MEX
Description UN1791, HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION, 8, III
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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ICAO
Description UN1791, HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION, 8, III
IATA
Description UN1791, HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION, 8, III
IMDG/IMO
Description UN1791, HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE), 8, III, MARINE
POLLUTANT
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL Not determined
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):
Clean Air Act, Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) (see 40 CFR 61)
This product does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990.
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive Environme
ntal Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302):
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
Sodium hypochlorite X X X X
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available.
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Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
E Corrosive material
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared By Product Stewardship
23 British American Blvd.
Latham, NY 12110
1-800-572-6501
Issuing Date 15-Apr-2013
Revision Date 31-Dec-2013
Revision Note No information available
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 safehandling, 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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