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Safety Data Sheet EN

Sodium hypochlorite solution (6-14% active chlorine) EMPLURA®

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sodium hypochlorite solution (6-14% active chlorine) EMPLURA®
Product Code
1.05614
Chemical Name
Sodium hypochlorite

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
UFI Code
WPV0-16JC-U99P-VM1X

Identified Uses

Reagent for analysis

Uses advised against

This product is not intended for consumer use.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1 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

P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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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 EC: 231-668-3 7681-52-9 10 - 20% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call in physician or ophthalmologist immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Hydrogen chloride gas, Sodium oxides. Not combustible. Fire may cause evolution of: Hydrogen chloride gas. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralising material. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® OH⁻, Merck Art. No. 101596)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Protected from light. Tightly closed.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

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
---
Colour
light green
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
of chlorine
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
12 - 13 at 20 °C
Melting Point
-20 °C
Boiling Point
102 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
20 hPa at 20 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,22 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
Distillable in an undecomposed state at normal pressure.
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
at 20 °C soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
2,8 mPa.s at 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.

Hazardous reactions

Risk of explosion with: Acids, hydrochloric acid, nitrous gases, Chlorine, Nitric acid, Cyanides, Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents, oxalic acid, Organic Substances, Methanol, urea, Acetic anhydride, Ammonia, Amines, formic acid. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: arsenic.

Avoid

heat-sensitive Sensitivity to light

Incompatible

Metals

Decomposition

Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: Acids, The generally known reaction partners of water.

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

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Sodium hypochlorite solution (6-14% active chlorine) EMPLURA®?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Sodium hypochlorite solution (6-14% active chlorine) EMPLURA®?

Sodium hypochlorite solution (6-14% active chlorine) EMPLURA® is a liquid with light green color. It has of chlorine odor.

What is Sodium hypochlorite solution (6-14% active chlorine) EMPLURA® used for?

Reagent for analysis

What are the hazard statements for Sodium hypochlorite solution (6-14% active chlorine) EMPLURA®?

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 (6-14% active chlorine) EMPLURA®?

The melting point is -20 °C and the boiling point is 102 °C at 1.013 hPa.