AUSTIN JAMES CO -- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE  -- 6810-00-598-7316
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-598-7316
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:BUTLER COUNTY
Box:I
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-625-1535
Emergency Phone Num:412-625-1535
Preparer's Name:HARRY AUSTIN
CAGE:6Z316
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:115 DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
Box:City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046-0827
Country:US
Phone:724-625-1535
CAGE:6Z316

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

Ingred Name:WATER (H2O)
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 94.65%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (NAOCL) (SARA III)
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Fraction by Wt: 5.25%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC SODA) (NAOH) (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 0.10%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE BRONCHIAL
    IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, AND PULMONARY IDEMA.
    EXPOSURE MAY ALSO CREATE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CUTS, BURNS OR ABRASIONS.
    IRRITATED EYES. RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

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

First Aid:FLUSH WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN:
    REMOVE CLOTHING/WASH AREA WITH WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT GIVE LIQUID
    IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DROWSY. OTHERWISE, DRINK PROMPTLY
    LARGE  QUANTITY OF MILK OR WATER. AVOID ALCOHOL. CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT USE BAKING SODA OR ACIDIC ANTIDOTES. CALL
    POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR INFORMATION IF DOCTOR UNAVAILABLE.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>300F,>149C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED/EXPOSED LIQ. BE
    PREPARED TO USE MSHA/NIOSH SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. ACID CONTAM
    WILL PRODUCE VERY IRRITATING FUMES LIKE TO CHLORINE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BLEACH DECOMPOSES WHEN HEATED, DECOMP
    PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE CONTAINERS TO EXPLODE. VIGOROUS REACTION
    POSSIBLE W/ ORGANIC MAT'L OR OXIDIZERS, MAY RESULT IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF POSSIBLE NEUTRALIZE. CONTAIN RUNOFF W/
    ABOSRBENT MAT'L SUCH AS SAND OR CLAY & DIKING. TRANSFER LIQUID &
    ABSORBENT MAT'L IN APPRV'D CONTAINER. THEN FLUSH & MOP AREA W/WATER
    ALLOWING TO AIR DRY. KEEP  SPILL OUT OF SEWERS & OPEN BODIES OF
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM SULFITE OR FERROUS SALT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINER UPRIGHT. KEEP AWAY
    FROM CHILDREN. DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD STUFFS, WATER OR FEED. AVOID
    CREASING OR IMPACTING OF SIDE CONTAINER WALLS.
Other Precautions:SEPERATE FROM ACIDS, AMMONIAS, SOAP BASED PRODUCTS OR
    ORGANIC MATERIALS. DON'T ADD TO IRRIGATION SYSTEM. AVOID HEAT &
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON LABEL. TIGHTEN CAP SECURELY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS FOR
    CLEANING OR LAUNDRY PREPARATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING.
Eye Protection:WEAR GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD WHEN POURING
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCKS FOR PROTECTION OF CLOTHING AS PRODUCT
    WILL FADE COLORS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DISPOSAL: TRIPLE RINSE. THEN OFFER FOR RECYCLING OR RECONDITIONIN OR
    PUNCTURE AND DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL
    LAWS. DO NOT REUSE EMPTY CONTAINERS (BOTTLE, CAN, BUCKET).

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F DEC
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:VP OF H2O
Spec Gravity:1.080 (WATER=1)
pH:12.5
Viscosity:1-5 CPS
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID; TYPICAL CHLORINE AROMA.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMMONIAS, OILS, GREASES, SOAPS, HEAVY METALS, AND ETHER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS OR CHLORAMINES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: ACUTELY HAZARDOUS. IMPROPER
    DISPOSAL OF EXCESS, SPRAY/MIXTURE OF RINSATE IS VIOLATION OF FED
    LAW. DISPOSE OF ACCORDING TO LABEL INSTRUCTS, IF CAN'T, CONTACT
    STATE PESTICIDE/ ENVIRO NMNTL CNTRL AGENCY OR EPA REGIONAL OFFICE.
    CNTNR

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