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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product:
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION
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First Aid - Continued.../
Inhaled:
Remove victim from exposure, avoid becoming a casualty
Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing.
Allow patient to assume a comfortable position and keep warm.
Rest until fully recovered.
Seek medical attention if effects persist.
Advice to Doctor:
Treat symptomatically. DO NOT use acid antidotes in the treatment of sodium Hypochlorite poisoning. Sodium thiosulphate
reduces hypochlorite to non-toxic products but may produce hydrogen sulphide in contact with acid.. Can cause corneal burns.
Poisons Information Centre: Phone: Australia 13 1126 New Zealand 03 4747000.
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
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Exposure Limits:
No value has been assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission.
(NOHSC/ASCC)
However, for decomposition product: Chlorine exposure standard 1ppm 3mg/m3C. (NOHSC/ASCC).
Exposure standard is the time weighed average concentration of the work atmosphere over a normal 8 hour work day and a 40 hour
work week.
Nearly all workers may be repeatedly exposed to this level, day after day, without adverse effects. These exposure standards are
issued as guidelines for good practice. All atmospheric contamination should be kept to as low a level as is practically possible.
These exposure standards should not be used as fine lines between safe and dangerous concentrations.
Ceiling Value - is the concentration that should not be exceeded even instantaneously.
Engineering Controls:
Natural ventilation should be adequate during normal use.
Keep containers closed when not in use.
Personal Protection:
Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid prolonged contact with skin.
Wear overalls chemical goggles, PVC or rubber gloves when handling the product.
Always wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using the toilet.
Flammability:
Non combustible. Non flammable.
Environment:
Spillages should be flushed to drain with large volumes of water.
Local authorities should be notified if significant quantities are involved.
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