OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP -- M7745 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE  -- 6810-00F030532
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:M7745 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
MSDS Date:07/28/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F030532
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP
Address:5005 LBJ FWYT
Box:809050
City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75380
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800 752-5151
Emergency Phone Num:214-404-3523
CAGE:0AH54
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:5005 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75244-6198
Country:US
Phone:800-752-5151/972-404-3800
CAGE:0AH54

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE, HYPOCHLOROUS ACID SODIUM SALT
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Fraction by Wt: 14%
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CAUSTIC SODA, LYE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
Other REC Limits:2MG/M3 CEILING NIOSH
OSHA PEL:2 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/CUM CEILING
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 85%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 8910 MG/KG @45% CONC.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION & PULMONARY EDEMA. SKIN: IRRITATION & BURNS. EYES:
    IRRITATION, BURNS & CORROSION. INGESTION: BURNS & PERFORATION OF
    ESOPHAGUS OR STOMACH. CORROSIVE & ST RONGLY IRRITATING TO EYES,
    SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: PAIN & INFLAMMATION OF MOUTH &
    DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, VOMITING, CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE, CONFUSION,
    ABDOMINAL DISTRESS, DELIRIUM & COMA.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/DIRECTED STREAM OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
    WASHING 1 MINUTE IS ESSENTIAL TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS.
    SKIN: FLUSH W/COOL WATER UNDER SHOWER WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING  & SHOES. CONTINUE TO FLUSH. DISCARD NON-RUBBER SHOES.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    ADMINISTER OXYGEN. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION IF BREATHING
    STOPS. (SEE SUPP)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2 OR AGENTS
    SUITABLE FOR MATERIALS IN SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.					       
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Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE
    CONTAINERS TO RUPTURE OR EXPLODE. VIGOROUS REACTION POSSIBLE
    W/ORGANIC MATERIALS OR OXIDIZING AGENTS & MAY RESULT IN FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:DON'T ALLOW MATERIAL TO ENTER SEWERS/STREAMS.
    FLUSH W/WATER TO DILUTE & PUMP INTO POLYETHYLENE CONTAINERS FOR
    DISPOSAL. DON'T USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS SUCH AS SAWDUST TO
    ABSORB. BLEACH, IF NOT DILUTE D, MAY SERIOUSLY AFFECT AQUATIC LIFE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T STORE ADJACENT TO CHEMICALS THAT
    MAY REACT IF SPILLAGE OCCURS. IF CLOSED CONTAINERS BECOME HEATED,
    VENT TO RELEASE DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.
Other Precautions:PRODUCT RESIDUES MAY REMAIN IN CONTAINERS. ALL
    LABELED PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED. DON'T CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD
    OR FEED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL ROOM PLUS LOCAL EXHAUST AT POINTS OF EMISSION
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING INCLUDING
    RUBBER SAFETY SHOES, EYE WASH FACILITY & EMERGENCY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BOILING POINT: DECOMPOSES >110C/230F. FIRST AID- INGESTION: NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
    PLENTY OF MILK OR GELATIN SOLUTION. GIVE PLENTY OF WATER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:SEE SUPP
Spec Gravity:1.27
pH:12
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW-GREEN LIQUID W/CHLORINE
    LIKE ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HEAVY METALS, REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANICS, ETHER, AMMONIA, ACIDS,
    ALCOHOLS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT, DECREASE IN PH &
    CONTAMINATION BY METALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACID FUMES. ACID CONTAMINATED WILL
    PRODUCE VERY IRRITATING FUMES SIMILAR TO CHLORINE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:REDUCE W/AGENTS SUCH AS BISULFITES/FERROUS SALT
    SOLUTIONS. SOME HEAT WILL BE PRODUCED. KEEP ON ALKALINE SIDE &
    DILUTE W/PLENTY OF WATER. MAIN END-PRODUCT IS SALT WATER. DISPOSE
    OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDE RAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE.
    UN1791.

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