BRITE MANUFACTURING CO., INC. -- SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE  -- 6810-00-598-7316
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
MSDS Date:10/17/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-598-7316
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BRITE MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Address:1501 ST. LOUIS STREET
City:NEW ORLEANS
State:LA
ZIP:70112
Country:US
Info Phone Num:504-524-0755
Emergency Phone Num:504-394-4312
CAGE:BRITE
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BRITE MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
Address:1501 ST. LOUIS STREET
City:NEW ORLEANS
State:LA
ZIP:70112
Country:US
Phone:504-524-0755
CAGE:BRITE

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE  (SARA III)
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Fraction by Wt: 7%
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 6.67%
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:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATING EFFECTS INCREASE WITH
    STRENGTH OF SOLUTION AND TIME OF EXPOSURE. CHRONIC:CONSTANT
    IRRITANT TO EYES & THROAT. INGST: CAUSES IRRITATION TO MEMBRANEOF
    MOUTH, THROAT & STOMACH. FUMES ARE IRRITA TING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
    IRRITANT, REDDENING OF SKIN.
Effects of Overexposure:BURNING OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES IN EYES, NOSE AND
    THROAT (FUMES), REDDENING OF SKIN
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CONTACT LENS WEARERS SHOULD TAKE
    PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT EYES

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

First Aid:EYES: COPIOUS EYE WASH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CONSULT
    EYE SPECIALIST. INHAL: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. INGES: DRINK
    WATER, MILK, & OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT USE BAKING SODA.

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

Flash Point:NA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:NA - WATER TO ADJACENT AREAS
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED OR EXPOSED LIQ,
    DILUTE COPIOUSLY, VENTILATE, & BE PRE- PARED TO USE RESPIRATORY
    EQUIP IF NEEDED. AVOID CONTAMINATED-IRRITATING FUMES
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BLEACH DECOMPOSED WHEN HEATED; DECOMP.
    PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE CONTNRS TO RUPTURE OR EXPLODE. VIGOROUS REACTION
    POSSIBLE W/ORGANIC MATERIAL/OXIDIZING AGENTS

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER TO DILUTE AS MUCH AS
    POSSIBLE. AVOID HEAT & CONTAMINATION WITH ACIDS. DO NOT USE
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL SUCH AS SAWDUST TO ABSORB HYPOCHLORITE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN VENTED, CLOSED, CLEAN, NON-
    CORROSIVE CONTAINERS COOL, DRY LOCATION AWAY FROM DIRECT SUN LIGHT
    AND NOT ADJACENT TO REACTIVE CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:IF SHIPPED, MUST COMPLY WITH DOT, ETC. NORMAL
    HANDLING OF HOUSEHOLD BOTTLED BLEACH REQUIRES SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
    AS STATED ON THE LABELS

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATION WITH ACID TYPE
    CANISTER (NEEDED ONLY IN POOR VENTILATION).
Ventilation:SLIGHT. LOCAL EXHAUST, OPEN DOORS/WINDOWS. MECH-NO SPECIAL
    VENTILATION REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC FOR PROLONGED USE
Eye Protection:NA
Other Protective Equipment:APRONS TO PROTECT FROM SPLASHING
Work Hygienic Practices:KEEP AREA CLEAN
Supplemental Safety and Health
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==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:110 C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:1.075-1.090
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW-GREEN/PUNGENT LIKE CHLORINE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
AVOID CONTAMINATION WITH HEAVY METALS, REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANICS,
    ETHER, AMMONIA, AND ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT EXPOSURE AND CONTAMINATED WITH
    HEAVY METALS, SUCH AS NICKEL, COBALT AND IRON
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYPOCHLOROUS ACID (HOCL), CHLORINE,
    HYDROCHLORIC ACID (HCI)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:REDUCE WITH REDUCING AGENTS (BISULFITES OR
    FERROUSSALT SOLUTIONS). KEEP ON ALKALINE SIDE AND DILUTE WITH
    COPIOUS QUANITIES OF WATER. MAIN END PRODUCT IS SALT WATER (NACL).

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