DIAMOND CHEMICAL AND MFG CO -- LIQUID BLEACH - HOUSEHOLD-5 1/4%  -- 6810-00-598-7316
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUID BLEACH - HOUSEHOLD-5 1/4%
MSDS Date:07/17/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-598-7316
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DIAMOND CHEMICAL AND MFG CO
Address:1451 W 135TH ST
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90249
Country:US
Info Phone Num:602-991-3000
Emergency Phone Num:NOT LISTED. OUT OF BUSINESS.
Preparer's Name:NONE LISTED
CAGE:1JY40
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DIAL CORP THE MILITARY ORDER DEPT
Address:111 W CLARENDON GREYHOUND TOWER STA 3223
Box:City:PHOENIX
State:AZ
ZIP:85077
Country:US
Phone:602-207-4000
CAGE:0EK53
Company Name:DIAMOND CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CO
Address:.
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
Country:US
CAGE:1JY40

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH8225000
OSHA PEL:1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-DEPENDING ON SOLUTION
    CONCENTRATION. MATERIAL MAY BE CORROSIVE TO SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    AND EYES AND VAPORS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
    CHRONIC-MAYCAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY TO EYES, SKIN AND  RESPIRATORY
    ORGANS.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE BRONCHIAL
    IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHIN, PULMONAY EDEMA. INGESTION
    - BURNING SENSATION AND CORROSION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, ESOPHAGEAL
    OR GASTRIC PERFORATION, L ARYNGEAL EDEMA, VOMITING, NAUSEA. EYE
    MODERATE TO SEVERE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

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

First Aid:FLUSH EYES FOR 15 MIN. GET MED ATTN. SKIN RINSE THOROUGHLY
    WITH RUNNING WATER IF IRRITATION PERSISTS GET MED ATTN. INHALATION:
    IF EFFECTS OCCUR, REMOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE SYMPTOMATIC
    CARE AN D SUPPORT RESPIRATION. GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Lower Limits:NON FLAMMABL
Upper Limits:NON FLAMMABL
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER IN FLOODING QUANTITIES AS FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH-APPR9OVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS FOR CHLORINE GAS VAPORS.COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH
    WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BLEACH DECOMPOSES WHEN HEATED TO HIGH
    TEMPERATURES AND CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID SPLASHING INTO EYES. AVOID REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. AVOID INHALATION OF FUMES. STAYUPWIND OF
    SPILL. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. HANDLING USE
    NORMAL PROCEDURES FOR HAND LING CAUSTIC SUBSTANCES.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DARK PLACE AWAY FROM
    HEAT AND LIGHT AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. STORE BELOW 90F. KEEP
    CONTAINERS WELL CLOSED. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTALA
Other Precautions:INGESTION: IMMED GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR
    MILK TO DILUTE. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET PR9OMPT MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. REMOVE ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND/OR SHOES.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR CHLORINE GAS
    FUMES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF, CHEMICAL RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORMS, COVERALLS OR LABCOATS, RUBBER
    BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:PROVIDE EYE BATH AND EMERGENCY SHOWER. LAUNDER
    SOILED WORK CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
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==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:217F 103C
Vapor Pres:16
Vapor Density:19.2 AIR
Spec Gravity:1.082
pH:12.4
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH TYPICAL LIQUID BLEACH ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:90

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ACIDS, AMMONIA, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, HEAVY METALS AND SALTS THEREOF, AND
    OXIDIZING OR REDUCING COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE, CHLORINE DIOXIDE,
    CHLORAMINES. DECOMPOSITION MAY CAUSE CONTAINERS TO RUPTURE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH WITH WATER TO SEWER IAW FED, ST, LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTL REGULATION. NORMAL CLEAN UP - DILUTE WITH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER AND THEN MOP UP.

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