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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issuing Date January 5, 2015 Revision Date June 12, 2015 Revision Number 1
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product identifier
Product Name Clorox® Regular-Bleach (^1)
Other means of identification
EPA Registration Number 5813-
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use Household disinfecting, sanitizing, and laundry bleach
Uses advised against No information available
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Address The Clorox Company 1221 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 1-510-271-
Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone Numbers For Medical Emergencies, call: 1-800-446- For Transportation Emergencies, call Chemtrec: 1-800-424-
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Emergency Overview
Signal word Danger
Hazard Statements Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes serious eye damage
Appearance Clear, pale yellow Physical State^ Thin^ liquid^ Odor^ Bleach
Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection, and eye protection such as safety glasses.
Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up.
Precautionary Statements - Disposal Dispose of contents in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Although not expected, heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or obstructive lung disease may be aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of vapor or mist.
Product contains a strong oxidizer. Always flush drains before and after use.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical This product causes burns to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can release sodium chlorate and irritating gases and vapors.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.
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.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. For spills of multiple products, responders should evaluate the MSDSs of the products for incompatibility with sodium hypochlorite. Breathing protection should be worn in enclosed and/or poorly-ventilated areas until hazard assessment is complete.
Other Information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
Environmental precautions
Environmental Precautions This product is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, oysters, and shrimp. Do not allow product to enter storm drains, lakes, or streams. See Section 12 for ecological Information.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Cleaning Up Absorb and containerize. Wash residual down to sanitary sewer. Contact the sanitary treatment facility in advance to assure ability to process washed-down material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Store away from children. Reclose cap tightly after each use. Store this product upright in a cool, dry area, away from direct sunlight and heat to avoid deterioration. Do not contaminate food or feed by storage of this product.
Incompatible Products Toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and products containing ammonia.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52- None None None
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value. OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits. NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection If splashes are likely to occur: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) or face shield.
Skin and Body Protection Wear rubber or neoprene gloves and protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirt.
Respiratory Protection If irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with current local regulations.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands after direct contact. Do not wear product-contaminated clothing for prolonged periods. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information.
Inhalation (^) Exposure to vapor or mist may irritate respiratory tract and cause coughing. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause pulmonary edema.
Eye Contact (^) Corrosive. May cause severe damage to eyes.
Skin Contact May cause severe irritation to skin. Prolonged contact may cause burns to skin.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause burns to gastrointestinal tract and respiratory tract, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Component Information
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52- 8200 mg/kg (Rat) >10000 mg/kg (Rabbit) -
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. May cause burns to eyes. May cause redness or burns to skin. Inhalation may cause coughing.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization No information available.
Mutagenic Effects No information available.
Carcinogenicity (^) The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Chemical Name ACGIH IARC NTP OSHA Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 -^ Group 3^ -^ - IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans
Reproductive Toxicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure No information available. Chronic Toxicity Carcinogenic potential is unknown. Target Organ Effects Respiratory system, eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract (GI).
Aspiration Hazard No information available.
Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
ATEmix (oral) 54 g/kg ATEmix (inhalation-dust/mist) 58 mg/L
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
This product is toxic to fish, aquatic invertebrates, oysters, and shrimp. Do not allow product to enter storm drains, lakes, or streams.
Persistence and Degradability No information available.
Bioaccumulation No information available.
Other adverse effects No information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Do not contaminate food or feed by disposal of this product.
Contaminated Packaging Do not reuse empty containers. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT (^) Not restricted.
TDG Not restricted for road or rail.
ICAO Not restricted, as per Special Provision A197, Environmentally Hazardous Substance exception.
IATA Not restricted, as per Special Provision A197, Environmentally Hazardous Substance exception.
IMDG/IMO Not restricted, as per IMDG Code 2.10.2.7, Marine Pollutant exception.
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Rhode Island Illinois Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 X^ X^ X^ X Sodium chlorate 7775-09-9 X^ X^ X
International Regulations
Canada
WHMIS Hazard Class E - Corrosive material
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Health Hazard 3 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical and Chemical Hazards -
HMIS Health Hazard 3 Flammability 0 Physical Hazard 0 Personal Protection B
Prepared By Product Stewardship 23 British American Blvd. Latham, NY 12110 1-800-572-
Revision Date June 12, 2015
Revision Note
Reference
Revision Section 14.
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 safe handling, 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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