======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= NAME: A1 AUSTINS BLEACH ======================================================= MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 -- CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME Austin A-1 Bleach Commercial Disinfectant Sanitizer PRODUCT CODE 54200-00039 ISSUE DATE July 2, 2009 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS MANUFACTURER James Austin Company Medical Information: 1-866-359-5662 STREET ADDRESS 115 Downieville Road Transportation: 1-800-424-9300* MAIL ADDRESS PO Box 827 * For spill, leak, fire or transport accident emergencies. CITY, STATE, ZIP Mars, PA 16046-0827 Product Information: 1-724-625-1535 SECTION 2 -- COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS EXPOSURE LIMITS CAS No. % by wt. OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV NIOSH REL HAZARDOUS COMPONENT Sodium hypochlorite NaOCl 7681-52-9 5.25 – 5.50 None None None NON-HAZARDOUS COMPONENT Water H2O 7732-18-5 94.5- 94.75 None None None SECTION 3 -- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW IRRITANT; may cause severe skin and eye irritation or chemical burns to broken skin. Vapors extremely irritating to eyes and respiratory tract. Harmful and potentially fatal if swallowed. If mixed with other prohibited chemicals or materials, chlorine gas will be released which is also irritating to eyes, lungs, mucous membranes and in some cases can be fatal. (see Setion 10 for more information) POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS INGESTION ................. Can cause corrosion of mucous membranes, severe esophageal burns and perforation of esophagus or stomach. INHALATION ............... Inhalation of vapors can cause bronchial irritation, coughing, difficulty in breathing, nausea and pulmonary edema. EYE CONTACT ............ I rritating to the eyes; may cause severe and permanent damage. SKIN CONTACT .......... Severe irritant; contact can produce blistering and eczema. MSDS PRODUCT Austin A-1 Bleach Commercial Disinfectant Sanitizer PAGE 2 OF 4 SECTION 4 -- FIRST AID MEASURES INGESTION If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately drink a large quantity of water. Do not give liquids if victim is unconscious. Do not use acidic antidotes or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda). Do not administer alcohol. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. INHALATION If exposed to excessive vapor levels, remove to fresh air and seek medical attention if cough or other symptoms develop. EYE CONTACT Immediately flush eye with plenty of cool, running water. Remove contact lenses if applicable, and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately. SKIN CONTACT Flush affected skin area with copious amounts of water and wash with soap and water. If irritation develops or persists, get medical attention. Remove clothing and wash before reuse. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN Information pertaining to ingestion toxicology, therapy, symptomatology and treatment can be found in Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products, authored by Gosselin, Smith and Hodge and published by Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Maryland. See listing for Hypochlorite in Therapeutics Index, Section III. SECTION 5 -- FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT / METHOD None / N.A. FLAMMABLE LIMITS Not flammable or combustible EXTINGUISHING MEDIA If involved in a fire, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or water fog. Use extinguishing media that is appropriate for surrounding fire. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Avoid fumes from spilled or exposed liquid. Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and OSHA/NIOSH self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool fire-exposed containers with water spray from a safe distance. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Sodium hypochlorite bleach is a strong oxidizing agent and decomposes when heated. Decomposition products may cause containers to explode. Vigorous reactions may occur with organic materials or oxidizable materials, causing fires. SECTION 6 -- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES RESPONSE TO SPILLS Small spills: Dilute product by flooding area with large quantity of water and flush to sanitary sewer. Large spills: Contain run-off by diking with suitable material. Soak up liquid on inert absorbent and transfer to approved container. Prevent spill from entering sewers or waterways. SECTION 7 -- HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Wash after handling and before eating. Use personal protective equipment and wear suitable chemical-resistant clothing. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Follow label directions closely. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Store upright in a cool (below 85 F), dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat or direct sunlight. Separate from incompatible materials, such as acids, ammonia, soap-based products or organic materials. Protect containers from physical damage. Keep away from children. MSDS PRODUCT Austin A-1 Bleach Commercial Disinfectant Sanitizer PAGE 3 OF 4 SECTION 8 -- EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION HYGIENIC PRACTICES Avoid breathing vapors. Do not store near food stuffs, water or feed. Protect eyes, skin and clothing from contact with this product. ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use local ventilation to remove vapors at the source. Facilities using this product must be equipped with an eyewash station. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT X RESPIRATOR Not normally necessary; use NIOSH approved respirator for concentrated vapors X GOGGLES / FACE SHIELD Required; goggles should be chemical splash type. Face shield is best choice X APRON Recommended to avoid skin contact and protect clothing from damage X GLOVES Required; use impervious PVC or Neoprene with long gauntlet X BOOTS Recommended to protect shoes and feet when using product for floor cleaning SECTION 9 -- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Clear pale yellow liquid BOILING POINT 212 deg F ODOR Chlorine FREEZING POINT 28 deg F pH 11.5 – 12.5 VAPOR PRESSURE 17.5 mm Hg @ 20 C SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.080 VAPOR DENSITY Not applicable SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete EVAPORATION RATE Not applicable SECTION 10 -- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY CHEMICAL STABILITY X STABLE CONDITIONS TO AVOID Heat or direct sunlight; temperatures above 85 F. NEVER mix with solutions containing ammonia. INCOMPATIBILITY Acids, ammonia, ether, urea, oxidizable materials, soaps, oils, greases, phenolic disinfectants and metals (including nickel, copper, tin, aluminum and iron). Hydrogen Peroxide based bleaches or detergents HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION Chlorine gas -- from contact with highly acidic materials. Chloramines -- from contact with ammonia. Polychlorinated phenols -- from contact with phenolic disinfectants. POLYMERIZATION X WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AVOID Not applicable to polymerization SECTION 11 -- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION CARCINOGENICITY THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A KNOWN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN X THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY KNOWN OR ANTICIPATED CARCINOGENS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF THE NTP ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS AND OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Z OTHER EFFECTS ACUTE Toxicity arises from corrosive activity; stems from oxidizing potency, a function of concentration CHRONIC Not determined A safety glasses B safety glasses and gloves C safety glasses, gloves and an apron D face shield, gloves and an apron E safety glasses, gloves and a dust respirator F safety glasses, gloves, apron and a dust respirator G safety glasses, a vapor respirator H splash goggles, gloves, apron and a vapor respirator I safety glasses, gloves and a dust/vapor respirator J splash goggles, gloves, apron & dust/vapor respirator K airline hood or mask, gloves, full suit and boots L - Z custom PPE specified by employer MSDS PRODUCT Austin A-1 Bleach Commercial Disinfectant Sanitizer PAGE 4 OF 4 SECTION 12 -- ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION BIODEGRADABILITY Yes CONSIDERED BIODEGRADABLE Bleach rapidly breaks down into salt & water. BOD / COD VALUE Not established ECOTOXICITY No data available SECTION 13 -- DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD If in accordance with an NPDES permit or approved by local sewage treatment plant authority, small amounts may be flushed to a sanitary sewer with plenty of water. Large amounts of unused product must be disposed of as hazardous waste at an approved hazardous waste management facility. RCRA CLASSIFICATION Hazardous, corrosive D002 (ONLY if pH is equal to or greater than 12.5) RECYCLE CONTAINER X YES CODE 2 - HDPE SECTION 14 -- TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT CLASSIFICATION NOT HAZARDOUS DOT Proper Shipping Name Hazard Class Identification Number Packing Group Label/Placard RQ Comments Not regulated as per DOT / IMDG / IATA Not considered for a Hazard Class Not considered UN 1791 Not applicable None None This product does not meet the chemical testing criteria for CORROSIVE SECTION 15 -- REGULATORY INFORMATION REGULATORY STATUS X EPA REGISTERED (UNDER FIFRA) 1672-20004 Registration Number (Regular-non scented item only) X NSF APPROVED USDA Program For Non-Foods Compounding X KOSHER OU (Orthodox Union) SARA TITLE III MATERIAL Bottled product not regulated FDA REGULATED SECTION 16 -- OTHER INFORMATION NFPA CLASSIFICATION HMIS CLASSIFICATION 1 BLUE HEALTH HAZARD 1 BLUE HEALTH HAZARD 0 RED FLAMMABILITY 0 RED FLAMMABILITY 0 YELLOW REACTIVITY 0 YELLOW REACTIVITY COR WHITE SPECIAL HAZARD C WHITE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT APPROVED SPECIFICATIONS Commercial Item Description A-1427C Federal Specification O-S-602E Information contained in this MSDS refers only to the specific material designated and does not relate to any process or use involving other materials. This information is based on data believed to be reliable, and the Product is intended to be used in a manner that is customary and reasonably foreseeable. Since actual use and handling are beyond our control, no warranty, express or implied, is made and no liability is assumed by James Austin Company in connection with the use of this information.======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= NAME: =======================================================