JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY -- 54200-00024, AUSTIN A-1 BLEACH  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:54200-00024, AUSTIN A-1 BLEACH
MSDS Date:06/11/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY
Address:115 DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046
Country:US
Info Phone Num:724-625-1535
Emergency Phone Num:800-228-5635 X234
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:54200-00024
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:TO855
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY
Address:115 DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
Box:City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046
Country:US
Phone:724-625-1535
CAGE:TO855

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Minumum % Wt:5.29
Maxumum % Wt:5.4
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Minumum % Wt:.03
Maxumum % Wt:.22
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH STEL:C2 MG/M3
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:UNKNOWN    OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: CAN CAUSE CORROSION OF
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES, SEVERE ESOPHAGEAL BURNS & PERFORATION OF
    ESOPHAGUS OR STOMACH. INHALATION: INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE
    BRONCHIAL IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY	IN BREATHING, NAUSEA &
    PULMONARY EDEMA. EYE: IRRITATING TO THE EYES; MAY CAUSE SEVERE &
    PERMANENT DAMAGE. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITANT; CONTACT CAN PRODUCE
    BLISTERING & ECZEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY KNOWN
    OR ANTICIPATED CARCINOGENS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF THE NTP
    ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS & OSHA 29 CFR 1910, Z
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: CAN CAUSE COROSION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES, SEVERE ESOPHAGEAL BURNS & PERFORATION OF ESOPHAGUS OR
    STOMACH. INHALATION: INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE BRONCHIAL
    IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY  IN BREATHING, NAUSEA & PULMONARY
    EDEMA. EYE: IRRITATING TO THE EYES; MAY CAUSE SEVERE & PERMANENT
    DAMAGE. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITANT; CONTACT CAN PRODUCE BLISTERING &
    ECZEMA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY
    DRINK A LG QUANTITY OF WATER OR MILK. DO NOT GIVE LIQUIDS IF VICTIM
    IS UNCONSCIOUS. DO NOT USE ACIDIC ANTIDOTES OR SODIUM BICARBONATE
    (BAKI NG SODA). DO NOT ADMINISTER ALCOHOL. CALL A PHYSICAN OR
    POISON CONTROL CENTER. INHALATION: IF EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE VAPOR
    LEVELS, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION OF COUGH OR
    OTHER SYMPTOMS  DEVELOP. EYE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYE WITH PLENTY OF
    COOL, RUNNING WATER. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES IF APPLICABLE, &
    CONTINUE FLUSHING FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
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.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED OR EXPOSED LIQUID.
    FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & OSHA/NIOSH SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH
    WATER SPRAY FROM A SAFE  DISTANCE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE BLEACH IS A STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENT & DECOMPOSES WHEN HEATED. DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
    MAY CAUSE CONTAINERS TO EXPLODE. VIGOROUS REACTIONS MAY OCCUR WITH
    ORGANIC MATERIALS OR OXIDIZAB LE MATERIALS, CAUSING FIRES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM SPILL: DILUTE PRODUCT BY FLOODING AREA WITH
    LG QUANTITY OF WATER & FLUSH TO SANITARY SEWER. LG SPILL: CONTAIN
    RUN-OFF BY DIKING WITH SUITABLE MATERIAL. SOAK UP LIQUID ON INERT
    ABSORBENT & TRANSFER  TO APPROVED CONTAINER. PREVENT SPILL FROM
    ENTERING SEWERS OR WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIP & WEAR
    SUITABLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT CLOTHING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS CLOSELY. STORE UPRIGHT IN A COOL
    (BELOW 85 DEG F), DRY, WELL VENTILATE D AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT
    OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT. SEPARATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NECESSARY; USE NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR FOR CONCENTRATED VAPORS.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL VENTILATION TO REMOVE VAPORS AT THE SOURCE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS PVC OR NEOPRENE WITH LONG GAUNTLET
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH TYPE. FACE SHIELD IS THE BEST CHOICE
Other Protective Equipment:FACILITIES USING THIS PRODUCT MUST BE
    EQUIPPED WITH AN EYEWASH STATION. APRON RECOMMENDED TO AVOID SKIN
    CONTACT & PROTECT CLOTHING. BOOTS RECOMMENDED TO PROTECT SHOES &
    FEET WHEN CLEANING FLOOR.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD
    STUFFS, WATER OR FEED. PROTECT EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING FROM CONTACT
    WITH THIS PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-2.2C, 28.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Vapor Pres:17.5 MM HG @ 20 DEG C
Spec Gravity:1.080
pH:11.5 TO 12.5
Viscosity:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR PALE YELLOW LIQUID, CHLORINE ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE PROVIDE
Corrosion Rate:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMMONIA, ETHER, UREA, OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS, SOAPS, OILS,
    GREASES, PHENOLIC DISINFECTANTS & METALS (INCLUDING NICKEL, COPPER,
    TIN, ALUMINUM & IRON)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT; TEMPERATURES
    ABOVE 85 DEG F. NEVER MIX WITH SOLUTIONS CONTAINING AMMONIA.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS - FROM CONTACT WITH
    HIGHLY ACIDIC MATERIALS. CHLORAMINES - FROM CONTACT WITH AMMONIA.
    POLYCHLORINATED PHENOLS - FROM CONTACT WITH PHENLIC DISINFECTANTS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ACUTE: TOXICITY ARISES FROM CORROSIVE
    ACTIVITY; STEMS FROM OXIDIZING POTENCY, A FUNCTION OF
    CONCENTRATION.  CHRONIC: NOT DETERMINED.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:CONSIDERED BIODEGRADABLE. BOD/COD VALUE: NOT ESTABLISHED. 
    ECOTOXICITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF IN ACCORDANCE WITH NPDES PERMIT OR APPROVED
    BY LOCAL SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT AUTHORITY, SM AMOUNTS MAY BE
    FLUSHED TO A SANITARY SEWER WITH PLENTY OF WATER. LG AMOUNTS OF
    UNUSED PRODUCT MUST BE DISPO SED OF AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE AT AN
    APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION , HAZARD CLASS 8, UN1791,
    PACKING GROUP III, CORROSIVE.  RQ: SODIUM HYOPCHLORITE, 100 LBS
    (45.4 KG).	EXCEPTIONS: CONSUMER COMMODITY, ORM-D. EXEMPTED BY DOT
    FOR CONTAINERS OF 1 G ALLON OR LESS.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

Federal Regulatory Information:EPA REGISTERED (UNDER FIFRA): 1672-20004
    REGISTRATION NUMBER (REGULAR-NON SCENTED ITEM ONLY)

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