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Safety Data Sheet EN

sodium hypochlorite

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
sodium hypochlorite

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
REACH No.
Not applicable (mixture)

Identified Uses

Disinfectant

Uses advised against

No uses advised against known

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Loda NV logo

Loda NV

manufacturer

Biezenstraat 21, 2340 Beerse

+32 14 60 00 40

http://www.loda.be

Emergency Contacts

Antigifcentrum/Centre Antipoisons

+32 70 245 245

24h/24h

Nationaal Vergiftigingen Informatie Centrum (NVIC)

+31 88 755 8000

24h/24h

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

P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P260 Do not breathe vapours/mist.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation.

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

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove victim into fresh air. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS: Corrosion of the upper respiratory tract. Dry/sore throat. Coughing. Respiratory difficulties. Possible laryngeal spasm/oedema. Risk of lung oedema.

Skin contact

If possible, wipe up/dry remove chemical. Then rinse/shower immediately for 30 minutes with (lukewarm) water. Cut clothing; never remove burnt clothing from the wound. Do not give any pain medication. Consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: Corrosion of the eye tissue. Permanent eye damage.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth with water. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Do not wait for symptoms to occur to consult Poison Center.

Symptoms: Vomiting. Nausea. Burns to the gastric/intestinal mucosa. Possible esophageal perforation. Bleeding of the gastrointestinal tract. Shock. Disturbances of consciousness.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately consult a doctor/medical service.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Adapt extinguishing media to the environment for surrounding fires.

Unsuitable media

Not applicable.

Specific hazards

On burning: release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours (chlorine, hydrogen chloride).

Instructions

Cool tanks/drums with water spray/remove them into safety. Do not move the load if exposed to heat. Dilute toxic gases with water spray. Take account of toxic/corrosive precipitation water. Take account of toxic fire-fighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it.

Firefighter Protection

Gas-tight suit (EN 943). Corrosion-proof suit (EN 14605). Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 136 + EN 137).

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Keep upwind. Seal off low-lying areas. Close doors and windows of adjacent premises. No naked flames. Corrosion-proof appliances. Keep containers closed.

Environmental

Contain released product, collect/pump into suitable containers. Plug the leak, cut off the supply. Dam up the liquid spill. Try to reduce evaporation. Take account of toxic/corrosive precipitation water. Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in sewers.

Cleanup methods

collect/pump into suitable containers

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Gas/vapour heavier than air at 20°C. Observe strict hygiene. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed.

Hygiene

Observe strict hygiene. Remove contaminated clothing immediately.

Fire prevention

Keep away from naked flames/heat.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Keep away from naked flames/heat. Measure the concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection.

Hands

Protective gloves against chemicals (EN 374). Materials: butyl rubber (Good resistance), natural rubber (Good resistance), neoprene (Good resistance), polyethylene (Good resistance), viton (Good resistance), PVC (Good resistance), nitrile rubber (Good resistance).

Eyes

Combined eye and respiratory protection.

Respiratory

Full face mask with filter type B. High vapour/gas concentration: self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 136 + EN 137).

Skin/Body

Head/neck protection. Corrosion-proof clothing (EN 14605).

Environmental

See sections 6.2, 6.3 and 13

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
Clear
Colour
Yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Liquid
Odor
Irritating/pungent odour, Characteristic odour
Odor Threshold
No data available in the literature
Ph
No data available in the literature
Melting Point
-16 °C
Boiling Point
100 °C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
23 hPa ; 20 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
1.22 ; 20 °C
Bulk Density
---
Density
1220 kg/m³ ; 20 °C
Flammability
Not classified as flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
No data available in the literature
Solubility
Water ; complete
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable (mixture)
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
1 mPa.s ; 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
1 mm²/s ; 40 °C
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

No data available.

Reactivity

Basic reaction. May be corrosive to metals.

Hazardous reactions

Decomposes slowly on exposure to air: oxidation resulting in increased fire or explosion risk and release of toxic and corrosive gases/vapours (chlorine). This reaction is accelerated on exposure to light, on exposure to temperature rise and on exposure to (some) metals. Reacts with organic material. Reacts with (strong) reducers: (increased) risk of fire/explosion.

Avoid

exposure to air, exposure to light, temperature rise, exposure to (some) metals

Incompatible

organic material, (strong) reducers, (some) metals

Decomposition

toxic and corrosive gases/vapours (chlorine)

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
III
IMDG

223, 274, 900

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?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of sodium hypochlorite?

sodium hypochlorite is a liquid appearing as clear with yellow color. It has irritating/pungent odour, characteristic odour odor.

What is the solubility of sodium hypochlorite?

Water ; complete

What is sodium hypochlorite used for?

Disinfectant

What are the hazard statements for sodium hypochlorite?

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?

The melting point is -16 °C and the boiling point is 100 °C.