MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

BLEACH 5.0% - 7.9%

Effective date: 15-Fev-2013

SECTION 1 : IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier: BLEACH
Product name : Sodium Hypochlorite Aqueous solution, 5%w/w to 7.9%w/w
Product Use: Chlorine based bleaching agents
Supplier’s name: LAVO Inc
Address : 11900 Boul. Saint-Jean Baptiste
Montréal, Québec
Canada H1C 2J3
Telephone : 1-800-361-6898 or 514-526-7783
Emergency phone : CANUTEC (transport) 1-613-996-6666

SECTION 2 : HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Classification : DANGER. CAUSE EYE BURNS. CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Signs and symptoms of short-term (acute) exposure
Inhalation : Inhalation of high concentrations of fumes or mists may cause severe irritation and corrosive damage
to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of high concentrations of fumes or mists may
cause severe irritation and corrosive damage to the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract.
Skin : May cause chemical burns. Direct skin contact may cause skin burns and deep ulcerations.
Eyes : May cause chemical burns. May cause blindness.
Ingestion : Harmful if swallowed. May cause chemical burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Symptoms may
include abdominal pain, vomiting, burns, perforations, and bleeding.
Effects of long-term (chronic) Prolonged or repeated contact may cause drying, cracking and de-fatting of the
exposure : skin.
Signs and symptoms: The product may cause burns to eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
Carcinogenic status: See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.
Additional health hazards: See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 11.
Potential environmental effect : See TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION, Section 12.

SECTION 3 : COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGRÉDIENTS

Ingrédients CAS Conc
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 0.2 - 5 %w/w
Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 5.0 - 7.9 %w/w
Eau 7732-18-5 90 - 100 %w/w

SECTION 4 : FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation : Immediately remove person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen by qualified
medical personnel only. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Seek immediate
medical attention/advice.
Skin contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Discard or wash before reuse. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Eye contact : Flush eyes thoroughly with running water for at least 15 minutes, holding eyelids open to
ensure complete flushing. Seek immediate medical attention/advice.
Ingestion : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting. Have victim
rinse mouth with water and then give one to two glasses of water to drink. Seek immediate
medical attention/advice. Do not give acidic antidotes such as juice, soft drinks, vinegar, etc.
Notes for physician : Treat symptomatically.

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Effective date: 15-Fev-2013

SECTION 5 : FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Fire hazards/conditions of Not flammable under normal conditions of use. May react with water, generating
flammability: heat. The heat that is generated may be sufficient enough to ignite nearby
combustible materials. Product may react with some metals and release small
amounts of flammable hydrogen gas.
Flammability classification Not flammable.
(OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200):
Oxidizing properties: None known.
Explosion data: Sensitivity to Not expected to be sensitive to mechanical impact or static discharge.
mechanical impact / static
discharge:
Suitable extinguishing media: Treat with surrounding material. Do not use dry chemical extinguishing agents that
contain ammonium compounds.
Special fire-fighting Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self contained breathing
procedures/equipment: apparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressure mode. Move containers
from fire area if safe to do so. Use water to cool fire exposed containers.
Hazardous combustion products: May include and are not limited to: Chlorine; Hydrogen chloride gas; Oxygen;
Sodium oxides.

SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions: Restrict access to area until completion of clean up. Ensure clean up is conducted by
trained personnel only. Do not touch and walk through spilled material. All persons
dealing with clean up should wear the appropriate protective equipment including self
contained breathing apparatus. Do not touch damage damaged containers or spilled
material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.
Environmental precautions: Ensure spilled product does not enter drains, sewers, waterways, or confined spaces. If
necessary, dike well ahead of the spill to prevent runoff into drains, sewers, or any natural
waterway or drinking supply.
Spill response/cleanup: Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of release. Stop the spill at source if it is
safe to do so. Contain and absorb spilled liquid with non combustible, inert absorbent
material (e.g. sand), then place absorbent material into a container for later disposal (see
Section 13). Flush with water. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazards as the spilled product.
Notify the appropriate authorities as required.
Prohibited materials: Do not use combustible absorbents, such as sawdust.

SECTION 7 : HANDLING AND STORAGE

Safe Handling procedures: Wear chemically resistant protective equipment during handling. Use only in well
ventilated areas. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and
clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat and flame. Keep away
from incompatibles. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers
retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous.
Storage requirements : Keep out the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep away from
incompatibles. Storage area should be clearly identified, clear of obstruction and
accessible only to trained and authorized personnel. Inspect periodically for damage or
leaks. Protect from sunlight. Do not freeze.

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Effective date: 15-Fev-2013

SECTION 8 : EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits ACGIH TLV OSHA
Ingredients CAS TWA STEL PEL STEL
3 3
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 Ceiling 2 mg/m N/D Ceiling 2 mg/m N/D
Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 N/D 2 mg/m³ (AIHA WEEL) N/D N/D
Ventilation and engineering Use only in well ventilated areas. Use local exhaust if mist or spray is generated.
measures :
Respiratory protection : Respiratory protection is required if the concentrations exceed the TLV. NIOSH
approved respirators are recommended. Seek advice from respiratory protection
specialists. Respirators should be selected based on the form and concentration of
contaminants in air, and in accordance with OSHA (29 CFR 1910.134) or CSA
Z94.4 02.
Skin protection : Impervious gloves must be worn when using this product. Advice should be sought
from glove suppliers.
Eye/face protection : Chemical splash goggles must be worn when handling this material. A full face
shield may also be necessary.
Other protective equipment : Wear resistant clothing and boots. An eyewash station and safety shower should
be made available in the immediate working area.
General hygiene considerations : Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not
eat, drink, smoke or use cosmetics while working with this product. Upon
completion of work, wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or use of toilet
facilities. Remove soiled clothing and wash it thoroughly before reuse.

SECTION 9 : PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical state Clear Liquid Appearance yellow-green liquid.
Odor Chlorine odor Odor threshold N/Av
pH 12.0 -13.0 Density 1.05 - 1.10
Boiling Point N/Av Coefficient of water/oil N/Av
distribution
Melting/Freezing Point -5°C (23°F) Solubility in water Soluble
Vapor Pressure N/Av Evaporation rate N/Av
Volatile organic Compounds N/Av Absolute pressure of container N/Av
Flash Point N/Av Viscosity N/Av
Flash Point, method N/Av Auto-ignition temperature N/Av
Lower flammable limit N/Av Upper flammable limit N/Av
Volatiles (% by weight) N/Av Flashback observed N/Av

SECTION 10 : STABILITE AND REACTIVITY

Stability/Reactivity: Stable under the recommended storage and handling conditions prescribed. Contact with
some reactive metals may produce flammable hydrogen gas. Product may slowly
decompose in sunlight, generating small amounts of oxygen. Reacts with amines and
ammonia compounds to form explosively unstable compounds. May develop chlorine if
mixed with acidic solutions. Corrosive to metals.
Hazardous polymerization : Not expected under prescribed storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to avoid Avoid heat and open flame. Keep away from incompatibles. Keep container tightly closed
when not in use. Keep away from direct sunlight.
Materials To Avoid And Acids. Oxidizers. Primary amines. Ammonium salts. Ammonia. Urea.
Incompatibility:
Hazardous decomposition May include and are not limited to : Hydrogen chloride, Chlorine gas, Oxygen, Disodium
products : oxide.

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BLEACH 5.0% - 7.9%
Effective date: 15-Fev-2013

SECTION 11 : TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system and digestive system.
Routes of exposure : Inhalation: YES Skin Absorption: NO Skin & Eyes: YES Ingestion : YES
Toxicological data: There is no available data for the product itself, only for the ingredients. See below for
individual ingredient acute toxicity data.
Ingredients CAS CL50(4hr) inh, rat DL50 (Oral, rat) DL50 (Rabbit, dermal)
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 Not available. 800 mL/kg Not available.
Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 > 5250 mg/m³ 8200 mg/kg rat > 10,000 mg/kg
5800 mg/kg mouse
Effect of acute exposure:
Inhalation; May cause chemical burns.
Skin: May cause chemical burns.
Eyes; May cause chemical burns. May cause blindness.
Ingestion: Avoid swallowing. May cause chemical burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Symptoms may
include abdominal pain, vomiting, burns, perforations, and bleeding.
Sensitization to material : No data available to indicate product or components may be respiratory sensitizers. May
cause an allergic skin reaction (e.g. hives, rash) in some hypersensitive individuals.
Chronic effect: Non-Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Carcinogenic Status: Non-Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
IARC Groupe 3 (Not classifiable) :
Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 Monograph 52 (1991) (listed under Hypochlorite salt)
Mutagenicity : Non-Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Reproductive effects : Non-Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Teratogenicity : Non-Hazardous by WHMIS criteria.
Synergistic materials: Not available.
Irritancy : Corrosive.

SECTION 12 : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity – Freshwater Algae – Acurate Toxicity
Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 24 Hr EC50 Skeletonema costatum: 0.095 mg/L
Ecotoxicity – Freshwater Fish – Acurate Toxicity
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 LC50 Truite arc-en-ciel :1149mg/L Chinock salmon :152 mg/L
Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-996 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 0.06 - 0.11 mg/L [flow-through];
96 Hr LC50 Pimephales promelas: 4.5 - 7.6 mg/L [static];
96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 0.4 - 0.8 mg/L [static];
96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 0.28 - 1 mg/L [flow-through];
96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 0.05 - 0.771 mg/L [flow-through];
96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 0.03 - <0.19 mg/L [semi-static];
96 Hr LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 0.18 - 0.22 mg/L [static]
Ecotoxicity – Water Flea – Acurate Toxicity
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 Not available.
Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 96 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 2.1 mg/L;
48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 0.033 - 0.044 mg/L [Static]
Ecotoxicity – Water Flea – Acurate Toxicity
Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 Not available.
Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 96 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 2.1 mg/L;
48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 0.033 - 0.044 mg/L [Static]
Mobility : No data is available on the product itself.
Persistence : No data is available on the product itself.
Bioaccumulation Potential: No data is available on the product itself.
Other Adverse environmental effects : No data is available on the product itself.

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BLEACH 5.0% - 7.9%
Effective date: 15-Fev-2013

SECTION 13 : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Handling for Disposal : Handle waste according to recommendations in Section 7.
Methods of Disposal: Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local regulations.
Contact your local, state, provincial or federal environmental agency for specific rules.

SECTION 14 : TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG - Canada) :

Regulations Compounds UN number Class

more than 7% available chlorine.
Canada (TMD) HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION UN1791 8
United States (DOT) HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION UN1791 8
Packaging exceptions: Limited quantity ≤ 5L.

SECTION 15 : REGULATORY INFORMATION

Canadian federal regulations : This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
Canada - WHMIS – Ingredient Disclosure List

Sodium Hydroxide 1310-73-2 1%

Sodium Hypochlorite 7681-52-9 1%
WHMIS classification Class E Corrosive
WHMIS labeling:
WHMIS status Controlled

Canadian inventory status: All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL), the
Non Domestic Substances list (NDSL) or exempt.

SECTION 16 : OTHER INFORMATION

HMIS LEGEND 0- Minimal 1-Slight 2-Moderate 3-Serious
Health: 3 Flammability : 0 Reactivity : 1
Disclaimer of liability: The information in the Material Safety Data Sheet is offered for your consideration and guidance
when exposed to this product. Lavo Inc. expressly disclaims all expressed or implied warranties for
the accuracy or completeness of the data contained herein and assumes no responsibilities for any
involved damages by above data. Product’s users have to do their own tests to establish the
applicability of the information for a specific use of the product. MSDS data does not apply to use
with any other product or in any other process.
Other information: For an update MSDS, Please contact the supplier/manufacturer listed on the first page of the
document. Reference: MSDS of suppliers. SIMDUT regulation
Prepared by : Lavo Inc.
11900 Boul. Saint-Jean Baptiste
Montréal, QC, Canada H1C 2J3
Telephone : 1- 800-361-6898
www.lavo.ca
Issuing date: 15-Feb-2013 Due date: Feb-2016

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