MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

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

                                                                            Last Revision:                October 12, 2006

HMIS Hazard

4 – Extreme                  Health              3

3 – High                       Fire                  0

2 – Moderate               Reactivity         2

1 – Slight                      Other

0 - Least

 
 
Emergency       CHEMTREC               800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 
 
 

 

 


NAME:                        #45 BLEACH

SYNONYMS:             NONE

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 
 
 

 

 


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

Sodium Carbonate                                497-19-8                                 NA                              NO

Sodium Metasilicate                              6834-92-0                               2 mg/m3                        NO

Sodium Tripolyphosphate                     7758-29-4                               NE                               NO

Dichloroisocyanuric Acid, Salt of          2244-21-5                               1 ppm for chlorine        NO

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
 
 

 

 


Appearance:           White powder                                Boiling Point (oF):                                 NA

Odor:                     Chlorine                                         Melting Point (oF):                                ND

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H2O=1):                     NA

Water solubility:      Complete                                       Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20oC: 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):               None                Explosive Limits: Lower            None    Upper              None   

Flammable Limits:                     None                Auto Ignition Temperature:        None

Extinguishing Media:                 Water, fog

 

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards:  Use NIOSH gas mask with chlorine cartridge

 

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:                               None known.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

 
 
 

 


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

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Excessive heat, moisture, contamination

Materials to Avoid:                   Acids such as laundry sours, ammonia, amines, reducing agents.

Decomposition Products:          Chlorine, cyanogens chloride

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID
 
 

 


Carcinogen:      No

 

EYES:              Can cause severe irritation and burns .May cause vision impairment or corneal damage. Use chemical goggles when handling. In the event of contact flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause severe irritation and burns. Use neoprene gloves and apron when handling. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with water for 15 minutes.

 

INHALATION:           Irritating to nose, mouth throat and lungs, repeated exposure may cause lung impairment.

 

INGESTION:              Corrosive to the mouth, esophagus and mucous membranes. Burns or irritation can occur to entire gastrointestinal tract an stomach. Drink large amounts of water. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, 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 LEAK:              Collect excess material.  Dissolve in a large quantity of water. Neutralize with sodium thiosulfate. Send to sanitary sewer.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

(CAUTION:  THIS PRODUCT IS “TOXIC” TO AQUATIC LIFE, DO NOT ALLOW TO FLOW TO SURFACE WATERS.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Empty completely. Send to a recycling center for disposal.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 
 
 

 

 


DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:      Oxidizing Solid, N.O.S. (Trichloroisocyanuric Acid), 5.1, UN1479,                                                      PG III

LABEL REQUIRED:                           Oxidizer

 

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