ALL PURE CHEMICAL COMPANY -- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE -- 6810-00-900-6276 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
MSDS Date:02/04/1998
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-900-6276
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALL PURE CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:1656 W. LINNE ROAD
City:TRACY
State:CA
ZIP:95376
Country:US
Info Phone Num:209-835-5423
Emergency Phone Num:209-835-5423/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:45202
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALL PURE CHEMICAL
Address:26700 S BANTA RD
Box:268
City:TRACY
State:CA
ZIP:95376-0268
Country:US
Phone:209-835-5423
CAGE:45202
Company Name:LOS ANGELES CHEMICAL CO
Address:4545 ARDINE ST
Box:1987
City:SOUTH GATE
State:CA
ZIP:90280
Country:US
Phone:213-562-9500
CAGE:75656

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

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 0.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN FOR PRODUCT AS A WHOLE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
    NOSE/MOUTH/THROAT/LUNGS. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS, IRRITATION,
    REDNESS, SWELLING. INGESTION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. EYE CONTACT MAY C AUSE IRRITATION/BURNS.
    PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IMPAIRMENT OF LUNG FUNCTION, SECONDARY
    TISSUE DAMAGE, GI TRACT BURNS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:NOSE/MOUTN/THROAT IRRITATION, LUNG IRRITATION,
    SKIN BURNS, SKIN IRRITATION/REDNESS/SWELLING, GI TRACT IRRITATION,
    GI TRACT BURNS, EYE IRRITATION/BURNS, IMPAIRED LUNG FUNCTION,
    SECONDARY TISSUE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSIST, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INH ALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF OCCURS,
    KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT FLAMMABLE/EXPLOSIVE. USE WATER TO COOL
    CONTAINERS TO PREVENT RUPTURE AND RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS CHLORINE.
    DRY CHEMICAL, C02, WATER SPRAY ON SMALL FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN AND/OR ABSORB USING A COMPATIBLE
    MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND, CLAY, SOIL OR DIATOMACEOUS EARTH. COLLECT
    FOR DISPOSAL. WASH RESIDUAL TO SANITARY SEWER. CONTACT THE SANITARY
    TREATMENT FACILITY IN ADVA NCE TO ASSURE ABILITY TO PROCESS WASTE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT IN CLEAN, CLOSED
    NON-CORROSIVE CONTAINERS IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED LOCATION
    AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT, HEAT AND CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE 70F. THIS PRODUCT
    HAS A SHELF LIFE OF UP TO 6 MONTHS AT 60F OR LOWER. RE-ATTACH
    CLOSURES AFTER DISPENSING PRODUCT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUE TO LOW VOLATILITY AND TOXICITY, A RESPIRATOR
    IS NOT NORMALLY NEEDED. HOWEVER, IF VAPORS, MISTS OR AEROSOLS ARE
    GENERATED, WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO KEEP AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS BELOW RESPECTIVE TLV'S.
Protective Gloves:LATEX, RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES, SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING AS NECESSARY TO
    PREVENT SKIN CONTACT. AN EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND SHOWER SHOULD BE
    AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
    BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.085
pH:11.4
Viscosity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:STRAW YELLOW LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC
    CHLORINE-LIKE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:74.5%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
PESTICIDES, HEAVY METALS, ACIDS, AMMONIA, HUMAN WASTE, KEROSSENE,
    GASOLINE, PAINTS, PAINT RELEATED MATERIALS, ORGANICS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXPOSURE TO HEAT & LIGHT WILL ACCELERATE
    DECOMPOSITION. MIXING WITH OTHER CHEMICALS/CONSUMER PRODUCTS MAY
    CAUSE REACTION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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