MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 8, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              2 3 – High                       Fire                  0 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         1 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                        LQ DESTAINER

SYNONYMS:             Sodium Hypochlorite Solution

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Sodium Hypochlorite                            7681-52-9       10-10.5%        NE                               NO

Sodium Hydroxide                                1310-73-2       ~1%                 2 mg/m3                       NO

Water                                                   007732-18-5   ~88.5-89.0%   NA                              NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance: Light straw yellow to greenish tinge           Boiling Point (^oF):                                 Decomposes

Odor:                     Strong chlorine odor                       Freezing Point (^oF):                               ND

pH:                         12.5 – 13.5                                    Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     1.180

Water solubility:      Complete                                       Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: NA

Vapor Density (air=1):  NA                              Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           NA

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)       NA  

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               NA                  Explosive Limits: Lower                        Upper                         

Flammable Limits:                                             Auto Ignition Temperature:

Extinguishing Media:     Water Fog

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards: 

Use NIOSH certified gas mask with canister for chlorine or use self-contained breathing apparatus

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Material is a strong oxidizer; contact with combustibles may initiate or promote combustion.  Acid and heat accelerate decomposition. Decomposition products may include chlorine.

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X       Unstable:                      Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:    X   

 

Conditions to Avoid:     High temperatures, exposure to light, traces of catalytic metals (nickel, copper, iron, cobalt, magnesium), excess alkalinity.

Materials to Avoid:       Acids or reducible materials will create poisonous chlorine gas.

Decomposition Products:          Poisonous chlorine gas.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      Not a carcinogen

 

EYES:              Extreme irritant to the eyes. Use chemical goggles when handling. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Corrosive to the skin. Use neoprene gloves and rubber apron. In the event of contact wash for 15 minutes with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.

INHALATION:           Inhalation of fumes is extremely irritating to the mucous membranes. Get to fresh air. Use adequate ventilation when using this product.

 

INGESTION:     Ingestion causes extreme irritation to membranes of mouth, throat and will cause stomach pain and ulceration.  DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Drink large quantities of milk or gelatin solution if available otherwise water. Get medical attention immediately.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, and inhalation, ingestion

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

 

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contain if possible. Dilute with large quantities of water.  Keep to windward when exposed to fumes.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING: Most metals are rapidly attacked by sodium hypochlorite.  Store in well-ventilated, cool, dark area.  UV light should be excluded during storage.  Vented caps should be used.  

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:    In accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Rinse with water. Make sure caps and bungs are tight. Send to a recycler or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: Hypochlorite solution, (Sodium Hypochlorite), 8, UN1791, PG III

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                           Corrosive

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established