MVC-MSDS-C-002P/L

Safety Data Sheet Issue Date : 04/15/15

Rev. Code : 03-A
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE Page 1 of 4

I. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately
all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Product Name Sodium Hypochlorite P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Recommended use Chemical intermediate, disinfectant, P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER physician.
of the chemical and bleaching agent, chlorination of water, P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
restrictions on use waste water treatment Storage:
Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation P403: Store in a well ventilated place.
Manufacturer
rd P410: Protect from sunlight
3 Floor Philamlife, 126 L.P. Leviste St. P233: Keep container tightly closed.
Salcedo Village, Makati City P405: Store locked up.
For Assistance Call : (02) 817-8971 to Disposal:
76 loc 214; Direct line (02) 817-1830 P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with
Iligan Plant Assumption Heights, Iligan City local/regional /national regulations
Tel: (063) 221-9466, 221-1190 Additional labeling requirements:
EUH031: Contact with acids liberates toxic gas. (Specific
Mabuhay Premium LTAI, Brgy. Biñan, Biñan, Laguna concentration limit >= 5%)
Bleach Plant Tel: (049) 541-1923
Batangas Depot BBTI Compound, Bauan, Batangas III. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON
Tel: (043) 980-5869 INGREDIENTS

Cebu Depot Ceniza St., Ouano, Mandaue City Chemical Identity Sodium hypochlorite, 7%
Tel: (032) 344-5259, 345-0639 Trade Names/ Household bleach, soda bleach, hypo-
Synonyms chlorous acid, sodium oxychloride
Davao Depot Bunawan, Davao City
Component Name CAS Number Concentration,%
Tel: (082) 236-0015
Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 7.0-8.5
II. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 0.2-1.0
Symbols Water 7732-18-5 90.5- 92.8

IV. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first-aid measures: In all instances, seek
immediate medical attention.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. In case of shortness of breath,
Signal Word: DANGER! give oxygen. Apply artificial respiration only if patient is not
Hazard statements: breathing. Avoid mouth-to-mouth contact
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Ingestion: Rinse mouth. If victim is conscious and alert, give
H335: May cause respiratory irritation. 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Do not induce vomiting. Keep
H290: May be corrosive to metals patient warm. In case of shortness of breath, give oxygen.
H302: Harmful if swallowed. Skin contact: Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
Precautionary statements: for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
Prevention occasionally.
P260: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Most important symptoms/effects, both acute and delayed
P273: Avoid release to the environment Causes burns in the mouth and throat; vomiting; irritation of
P264: Wash hand thoroughly after handling. eyes and nose, sore throat, cough, chest tightness, headache,
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection ataxia and confusion; immediate pain, irritation, lacrimation,
/face protection. burning sensation or transient corneal injury of the eyes; and
Response: irritation and contact dermatitis in skin . Pulmonary edema may
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep occur up to 36 hours after exposure.
at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special
P301+ P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT treatment needed: Do not use emesis, lavage or acidic
induce vomiting antidotes. Avoid sodium bicarbonate. Sodium thiosulfate
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for solution may be used to reduce unreacted material. Endotra-
several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and cheal intubation could be needed if glottic edema compromises
easy to do. Continue rinsing. the airway. For individuals with significant inhalation exposure,
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. monitor arterial blood gases and chest x-ray.

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Safety Data Sheet Issue Date : 11/15/13
Rev. Code : 03
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V. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Keep away from light, heat, acids, alkalis, ammonia, urea,
reducing and oxidizing agents, combustibles, metals
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Regular dry chemical,
carbon dioxide, fine water spray, regular foam VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PROTECTION
Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet. Control parameters
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Exposure limits
Nonflammable but is decomposed by heat and light, causing AIHA (WEEL) - Sodium Hypochlorite: 2 mg/m3 (STEL)
a pressure build-up resulting to explosion. When heated, it OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) -
may release chlorine gas or hydrochloric acid. Reaction with Sodium Hydroxide: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
oxidizable or organic materials may result in fire. Chlorine (from Sodium Hypochlorite): 0.5 ppm
Special protective actions for firefighters: Fight fire from (TWA), 1 ppm (STEL)
safe location. Do not breathe fumes. Firefighters should ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) –
wear proper protective equipment and self contained Sodium Hydroxide: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling
breathing apparatus with full face-piece operated in positive Chlorine (from Sodium Hypochlorite): 0.5 ppm
pressure mode. Containers close to fire should be removed (TWA), 1 ppm (STEL), A4
immediately or cooled with water. DO NOT use dry chemical
fire extinguishing agents containing ammonium compounds Appropriate engineering controls: Ensure adequate
(such as A:B:C agents) since an explosive compound can ventilation.
be formed. Individual protection measures/personal protective
equipment: Final choice of appropriate protection will vary
VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES according to methods of handling or engineering controls and
according to risk assessments undertaken.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and Respiratory protection: respiratory equipment with
emergency procedures: Slippery when spilt. Put on replaceable vapor/mist filter.
protective equipment (see Section 8). Avoid direct contact Hand protection: rubber, nitrile, neoprene or PVC gloves
with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapor or fumes. Eye / face protection: safety glasses with side shields
Work up wind or increase ventilation. Ensure adequate Skin protection: suitable protective workwear, including
ventilation. boots, lab coat, apron or coveralls as appropriate, to
prevent skin contact.
Environmental precautions: Avoid entry of product into .
drains, sewers, surface/ground water system or soil.
IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Shut off the source of the leak if conditions are safe. Absorb Appearance Clear, greenish-yellow liquid
in dry sand or earth and place into containers for proper Odor Pungent, chlorine-like odor
disposal. Neutralize with sodium sulphite, bisulfite or
thiosulfate, and then flush with plenty of water. Do not use Odor threshold 0.9 ppm
combustible materials, such as saw dust. Do not use pH > 12
sulphates or bisulphates for spill neutralizing. Freezing point < -10 °C
Boiling point /range 105 °C , approx.
VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE Flash point Not applicable
Precautions for safe handling: Evaporation rate Not available
Use protective equipment(see Section 8). Provide adequate Flammability Not applicable
ventilation. Do not breathe mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, Flammability/explosive limits Not applicable
on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Vapor pressure 20 mmHg @ 20 °C
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Vapor density 1.2 (air=1)
Store dry, and well-ventilated place below 29°C. Protect from
Relative density(water = 1) (20°C) : 1.12 kg/m3
light and heat. Contents may develop pressure upon
prolonged storage. Keep storage temperatures Solubility Completely soluble(water)
Partition coefficient: n- Log Kow = -3.42
Suitable packaging material: polyethylene, polypropylene,
octanol/water
polystyrene, PVC, CPVC, glass fiber- reinforced plastics,
rubber-lined steel(¾” thickness) Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable
Decomposition temperature 40 °C
Non suitable packaging material: carbon steel, stainless
steel, copper and its alloys, aluminum, unprotected metals, Viscosity 2.6 mPas at 20°C
epoxy, elastomers

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Rev. Code : 03
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X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Reactivity: Reacts violently with acids with chlorine releasing. Ecotoxicity

Chemical stability: Stable under normal ambient and Very toxic to aquatic life.
anticipated storage and handling conditions. Stability
96-hour LC50 : fathead minnows: 0.090-5.9 mg/L
decreases with concentration, heat, light exposure, decrease
Bluegill sunfish: 0.10-2.48 mg/L
in pH and contamination with heavy metals. Unstable and
shore crab: 1.418 mg/L
decomposes at pH<11 or upon heating, with chlorine
grass shrimp: 52.0 mg/L,
releasing.
scud: 0.145-4.0 mg/L
Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerisation water flea: 2.1 mg/L.
will not occur. Reacts exothermically with acids . Reacts with
Persistence and degradability:
ammonia, amines and ammonium salts to produce
Biodegradation (In water): Reacts rapidly with organic matter,
chloramines. Extremely corrosive for aluminium, brass.
e.g. sewage, soil, leading to ultimate reduction to chloride.
Reacts with metals (nickel, cobalt, copper, iron, tin) with
Photodegradation (In air) : In water, under photolysis, sodium
oxygen release
hypochlorite with concentration of13-18 mg/L, has a half-life
Conditions to avoid: Light, heat and incompatibles. of 12 min. at pH =8 . This increases up to 60 min. with pH
decreasing
Incompatible materials: Acids, metals and metal salts,
Bioaccumulative potential : An accumulation in organisms is
amines, ammonia and ammonium salts, urea, ethylene
not to be expected
glycol, formic acid, methanol, reducing and oxidizing agents,
cellulose, organics and combustible material, peroxides, Mobility in the soil. Soluble in water. Readily absorbed into soil
EDTA.
Other adverse effects. Because of the high pH of this product,
Hazardous decomposition products: Chlorine gas, it would be expected to produce significant ecotoxicity to
hydrochloric acid, hypochlorous acid aquatic or terrestrial organisms systems.

XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Routes of exposure: inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye
contact Empty containers must be decontaminated. Dispose of in
Potential acute effects accordance with all Government and Local regulations.
Inhalation: Irritant, to respiratory tract. May cause irritation of
eyes and nose, sore throat, cough, chest tightness,
headache, ataxia and confusion. Pulmonary edema may XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
occur up to 36 hours after exposure
Ingestion: Can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, UN Number 1791
abdominal pain and chemical burns to the gastrointestinal UN Proper Shipping Name HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
tract. Transport hazard class 8(Corrosive)
Skin contact: May cause irritation and contact dermatitis, but Packing group III
any effects on intact skin are highly unlikely.
Eye contact: May cause immediate pain, irritation, lacrimation,
burning sensation, and transient corneal injury.
Chronic effects: Prolonged or repeated eye contact may
cause conjunctivitis. Prolonged or repeated inhalation may
cause allergic respiratory reaction (asthma).
Label
Numerical measures of toxicity Environmental Hazards
LD50: 8910 mg/kg (undiluted) (Rat, oral) Marine Pollutant : Yes IMDG
5800 mg/kg (Mouse, oral) Environmentally Hazardous : No ADR(Road), AND(Water),
>20 g/kg (Rabbit male/female, dermal) IATA (Air)
LC50: Greater than 10,000 mg/m3 for 1 hour exposure
(Inhalation, rat)
Primary Skin Irritation: (rabbit) > 2 mg/kg

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Rev. Code : 03
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XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION Global Inventories

On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
U.S. Regulations : Australian Chemical Inventory(AICS)
TSCA: Listed China Chemical Inventory(IECSC)
OSHA CLASSIFICATION, 29 CFR §1900-1910: European Union Inventory(EINECS)
Physical Hazards: Reactivity Japan Chemical Inventory(ENCS)
Health Hazards: Acute - Skin Sensitizer, Corrosive Korean Chemical Inventory(KECI)
New Zealand Chemical Inventory(NZIOC)
CERCLA AND SARA REGULATIONS, 40 CFR §300-373: Philippines - Priority Chemical List(PICCS)
Reportable Quantity = 100 lb.
CERCLA Hazardous Material: Yes
Title III Hazard Classifications:
Acute – yes
Chronic – no XVI. OTHER INFORMATION
Fire – yes
Reactivity - yes The information herein is presented in good faith and believed
Sudden Release of Pressure - No. to be correct as of the date of issue. However, no warranty,
This product may be reportable under the requirements expressed or implied, is made by Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation
of 40 CFR §370. regarding the product’s merchantability, fitness for a particular
SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance: No SARA purpose, performance, safety or stability. This information is not
Toxic Chemical: No intended to be all-inclusive as to the manner and conditions of
CA Prop 65: No use, handling, storage, disposal and other factors that may
FDA 21 CFR 178.1010: Yes, Approved as Sanitizer involve other or additional legal, environmental, safety or
EPA “CLEAN AIR ACT”: This product does not contain performance considerations, and Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation
nor is it manufactured with ozone depleting assumes no liability whatsoever for the use of or reliance upon
substances. It is not defined as a Hazardous Air this information. No suggestions for use are intended as, and
Pollutant per 40 CFR 112. nothing herein shall be construed as, a recommendation to
infringe any existing patents or to violate any existing laws or
Canadian Regulations regulations.
DSL : Listed
WHMIS Classification: E

European Regulations
Danger/Hazard Symbol: C Corrosive

EC Risk and Safety Phrases:

R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R 34 Causes burns.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 50 Do not mix with acid

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