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Safety Data Sheet
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1. IDENTIFICATION
OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION |
2. COMPOSITION
/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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THICK BLEACH |
Sodium
Hypochlorite - Sodium Hydroxide Hydrxyethane
- Diphosphonic Acid - Perfume |
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Corrosive
- Contains available chlorine if
allowed to come into contact with metals
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4. FIRST AID
MEASURES |
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Inhalation Remove
patient to fresh air. |
Skin Contact Flush with
plenty of water and If irritation persists seek medical attention. |
Eye Contact Irrigate the
eye with water or eye wash solution and seek medical attention. |
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Ingestion Give milk or
water as a dilutent. 15 mls per kilo
of body weight to a maximum of 200-300 mls and seek immediate medical
attention. |
Notes to Physician Treat as
symptomatic. |
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5. FIRE
FIGHTING MEASURES |
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Material is
not flammable. Use any suitable fire
fighting medium. |
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6. ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES |
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Dispose of
according to local authority guidelines. .
For small spillages flush away with copious amounts of water. |
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7. HANDLING AND
STORAGE |
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Handling Avoid skin
and eye contact. |
Storage Store in a
dark cool place to avoid loss of strength |
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8. EXPOSURE
CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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Respiratory Protection Not
necessary unless used in a confined space |
Hand Protection Wear
suitable gloves |
Eye Protection Wear
goggles. |
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Skin Protection Wear
suitable overalls |
Occupational Exposure Limit None set. |
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9. PHYSICAL AND
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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Appearance Yellowish
Liquid |
Odour Citric |
pH |
pH of 0.5% |
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Boiling Point Not determined |
Melting Point Not
determined |
Flash Point No
measurable flash point |
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Vapour Pressure Not
determined |
Relative Density N/A |
Solubility in Water Soluble |
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THICK BLEACH (Page 2) |
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10. STABILITY
AND REACTIVITY |
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Conditions to Avoid Keep in a
dark cool place |
Materials to Avoid Do not mix
with acids as chlorine gas is liberated. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products Avoid
contact with metals |
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION |
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Skin Contact May cause
irritation on prolonged skin contact. |
Eye Contact Irritation to
the eyes may occur. |
Ingestion Irritation
to the digestive system can occur. |
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12. ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION |
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Should not
present an ecological hazard. |
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13. DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS |
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Can be
disposed by flushing away with water. For large
quantities seek advice from specialist waste disposal company. |
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14. TRANSPORT
INFORMATION |
Not
classified as hazardous for transport. |
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IMDG |
ICAO / IATA |
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ADR |
Proper Shipping Name |
Additional Information |
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15. REGULATORY
INFORMATION |
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Symbol
Irritant |
R-phrases Irritating
to eyes and skin. |
S-phrases Avoid skin
and eye contact. Do not take
by mouth. Keep out of
reach of children. Do not mix
with acids as chlorine gas is liberated. In case of
contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice. |
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Additional Information Refer to
National Legislation for specific measures that may be relevant. |
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16. OTHER
INFORMATION |
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The
information given in this safety data sheet is based on knowledge available
at the time of compilation and is intended to describe the product only in
terms of health and safety requirements.
It does not signify any warranty with regard to specific properties or
specifications. |
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