JAMES AUSTIN CO -- BLEACH  -- 6810-01-368-3565
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BLEACH
MSDS Date:09/11/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-368-3565
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JAMES AUSTIN CO
Address:DOWNIEVILLE RD
Box:827
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-625-1535
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:HARRY AUSTIN
CAGE:HO761
=== 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
Company Name:JAMES AUSTIN CO
Address:DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
Box:827
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046-0827
Country:US
Phone:412-625-1535
CAGE:HO761

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

Ingred Name:HYPOCHLOROUS ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE)
    (NAOCL).
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Fraction by Wt: <5.5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE; (CAUSTIC SODA).
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: <0.22%
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:2 MG/M3, C
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE
    BRONCHIAL IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING & PULMONARY
    EDEMA. EXPOSURE MAY CREATE EYE & SKIN IRRITATIONS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CUTS, BURNS OR ABRASIONS,
    IRRITATED EYES, RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP)
    . EYES:FLUSH W/LG QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS, CALL MD.
    SKIN:REMOVE CLTHG/WASH AREAS W/WATER. INGEST:DO NOT GIVE LIQ IF V
    ICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS OR DROWSY. OTHERWISE, DRINK PROMPTLY LG QTY OF
    MILK OR WATER. DO NOT USE BAKING SODA/ACIDIC MIXTS. AVOID ALCOHOL.
    CALL MD IMMED. CALL POIS CTL CTR FOR INFO IF MD UNAVAILABLE.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>300F,>149C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED OR EXPOSED LIQUID. ACID CONTAM WILL
    PRODUCE IRRIT FUMES SIMILAR TO CHLORINE GAS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BLEACH DECOMPOSES WHEN HEATED, DECOMP
    PRODS MAY CAUSE CNTNRS TO EXPLODE. A VIGOROUS REACTION IS POSS
    W/ORGANIC MATLS/OXIDIZING AGENTS & MAY RESULT IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:IF POSS NEUT W/SODIUM SULFITE/FERROUS SALT.
    CONTAIN RUN-OFF W/ABSORB MATLS SUCH AS SAND/CLAY & DIKING. TRANSFER
    LIQ & ABSORB MATL IN APPRVD CNTNR. THEN FLUSH & MOP AREA W/WATER
    ALLOWING TO AIR DRY. KE EP SPILL OUT OF SEWERS & OPEN BODIES
    OFWATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM SULFITE OR FERROUS SALT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. FOLLOW
    DIRECTIONS ON LABEL. TIGHTEN CAP SECURELY. STORE CONTAINER UPRIGHT.
    KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD STUFFS, WATER OR FEED. AVOID
    CREASING OR IMPACTING SIDE OF CONTAINER WALLS. SEPARATE FROM ACIDS,
    AMMONIA, SOAP BASED PRODUCTS OR ORGANIC MATERIALS. CORROSIVE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS FOR
    CLEANING OR LAUNDRY PREPARATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES AND FULL LENGTH
    FACE SHIELD 
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . SMOCKS FOR PROTECTION OF CLOTHING AS PRODUCT
    WILL FADE COLORS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:28.0F,-2.2C
Vapor Pres:SAME AS WATER
Spec Gravity:1.08 (H*2O=1)
pH:12.5
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 & ETHER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS OR CHLORAMINES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS . PESTICIDE DISPOSAL: PESTICIDE WASTES
    ARE ACUTELY HAZARDOUS. IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF EXCESS PESTICIDE,
    SPRAY/ MIXTURE OF RI NSATE IS VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. IF THESE
    WASTES CANNOT BE DISPOSED OF BY USE ACCORDING TO LABEL I
    NSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR  STATE (OTHER INFO)

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA: SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE: 0.28 -
    5.5%; SODIUM HYDROXIDE: 0.1 - 0.22%.   REPORTABLE QUANTITY: SODIUM
    HYPOCHLORITE: 100 LBS.

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