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Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less)

EC 231-668-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less)
Product Form
Mixture
Product Code
0900-NAHY0020

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
EC Number
231-668-3 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Disinfectant

Uses advised against

No additional information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

HATENBOER WATER logo

HATENBOER WATER

national supplier

Mercuriusweg 8, NL 3113 AR Schiedam, Netherlands

+(31) 10 409 12 00

http://www.hatenboer-water.com

Emergency Contacts

Guy's & St Thomas' Poisons Unit Medical Toxicology Unit, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital Trust

+44 20 7188 7188

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 2 H411

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P303 + P361 + P353 + P310 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P391 Collect spillage.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
sodium hypochlorite, solution... % Cl active EC: 231-668-3 7681-52-9 10 - 20% Yes
sodium hydroxide; caustic soda EC: 215-185-5 1310-73-2 0.8% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Symptoms: Cough. Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Symptoms: Burns.

Eye contact

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Symptoms: Permanent eye damage. Serious damage to eyes.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Symptoms: May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. May perforate the oesophagus or the digestive tract. Tumours of the gastrointestinal tract. Burns.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray. Dry powder. Foam. Carbon dioxide. Sand.

Unsuitable media

Do not use a heavy water stream.

Specific hazards

If the product is involved in a fire, it can release toxic chlorine gases.

Instructions

Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Prevent fire fighting water from entering the environment.

Firefighter Protection

Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Ventilate spillage area. Evacuate area. Keep upwind. No open flames, no sparks, and no smoking. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

Large spill

Contain large spillage with sand or earth.

Environmental

Avoid release to the environment.

Cleanup methods

Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Materials: inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Ensure good ventilation of the work station to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray. Wear personal protective equipment.

Storage

Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from : Oxidizing agents and acids. Keep container closed when not in use. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Hygiene

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.

Fire prevention

Keep away from heat sources.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Ensure good ventilation of the work station to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants.

Hands

Wear protective gloves. Type: Disposable gloves, Reusable gloves. Material: Nitrile rubber (NBR), Butyl rubber, Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Natural rubber. Permeation: 6 (> 480 minutes). Standard: EN ISO 374.

Eyes

Chemical goggles or safety glasses. Type: Safety glasses (EN 166), Face shield.

Respiratory

In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Device: Breathing equipment. Filter type: Filter B (grey). Condition: Gas protection.

Skin/Body

Wear suitable protective clothing. Type: apron, Safety toe footwear.

Environmental

Avoid release to the environment.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Liquid.
Colour
light yellow.
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
Irritating. Pungent.
Odor Threshold
Not available
Ph
13.5 150 g/l @ 20°C
Melting Point
Not applicable
Boiling Point
Not available
Flash Point
Not available
Freezing Point
< -16 °C
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
17 hPa @ 20 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
1.22 @ 20 °C
Bulk Density
---
Density
1200 kg/m³ @ 20 °C
Flammability
Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
Not available
Lower Explosive Limit
Not available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not available
Decomposition Temperature
Decomposes upon heating
Solubility
Soluble in water.
Partition Coefficient
Not available
Solubility In Water
Soluble in water.
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
74.44 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
2.65 mPa·s @ 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
0.002 mm²/s
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

No additional information available

Reactivity

Reacts violently with (some) acids. If the product is involved in a fire, it can release toxic chlorine gases.

Hazardous reactions

Highly reactive material. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

Avoid

Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.

Incompatible

Strong acids. Strong bases. metals. May be corrosive to metals.

Decomposition

fume. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide. Corrosive vapours. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector's sorting instructions.

Waste Codes

KGA Category 02 LWCA (Netherlands) national code
14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1791
Shipping Name
HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
IMDG

Liquid with chlorine odour. In contact with acids, evolves very irritating and corrosive gases. Mildly corrosive to most metals. Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.

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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less)?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less)?

Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less) is a liquid appearing as liquid. with light yellow. color. It has irritating. pungent. odor.

What is the solubility of Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less)?

Soluble in water.

What is Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less) used for?

Disinfectant

What are the hazard statements for Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less)?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Sodium hypochlorite solution (15% or less)?

The melting point is Not applicable and the boiling point is Not available.