SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issuing Date January 5, 2015
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product identifier
Product Name
Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal Cleaner
Other means of identification
EPA Registration Number
53692-7
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use
Disinfecting bleach spray
Uses advised against
No information available
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Address
The Clorox Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: 1-510-271-7000
Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone Numbers
For Medical Emergencies call: 1-800-446-1014
For Transportation Emergencies, call Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This product is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Emergency Overview
This product is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Appearance Clear, colorless
Physical State Thin liquid
Odor Fruity, floral, bleach
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
None
Precautionary Statements - Response
None
Precautionary Statements - Storage
None
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
None
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Not applicable
Unknown Toxicity
0.03% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Other information
No information available
Interactions with Other Chemicals
Reacts with ammonia or acids such as vinegar, rust removers, or toilet bowl cleaners to produce hazardous gases, such as
chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
This product contains no substances that at their given concentrations are considered to be hazardous to health.
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid measures
General Advice
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Eye Contact
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15–20 minutes. If present,
remove contact lenses after the first 5 minutes of rinsing, then continue rinsing eye. Call a
poison control center or doctor for further treatment advice.
Skin Contact
Rinse skin with plenty of water. If irritation persists, call a doctor.
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. If breathing problems develop, call a doctor.
Ingestion
Drink a glassful of water. Call a doctor or poison control center.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Most Important Symptoms and
Effects
May cause eye irritation.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Hazardous Combustion Products
Oxides of carbon.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
No.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes.
Other Information
Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
Environmental precautions
Environmental Precautions
See Section 12 for additional ecological information.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for Containment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Cleaning Up
Absorb and containerize. Wash residual down to sanitary sewer. Contact the sanitary
treatment facility in advance to assure ability to process washed-down material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place.
Incompatible Products
Ammonia or acids such as vinegar, rust removers, or toilet bowl cleaners.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
This product does not contain any ingredients with occupational exposure limits that are at
concentrations below their cut-off values/concentrations and that contribute to the hazard
classification of the product.
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection
No special protective equipment required.
Skin and Body Protection
No special protective equipment required.
Respiratory Protection
No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If irritation is
experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State
Thin liquid
Appearance
Clear
Odor
Fruity, floral, bleach
Color
Colorless
Odor Threshold
No information available
Property
Values
Remarks/ Method
pH
12 - 12.7
None known
Melting/freezing point
No data available
None known
Boiling point / boiling range
No data available
None known
Flash Point
No data available
None known
Evaporation rate
No data available
None known
Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available
None known
Flammability Limits in Air
Upper flammability limit
No data available
None known
Lower flammability limit
No data available
None known
Vapor pressure
No data available
None known
Vapor density
No data available
None known
Specific Gravity
~1.0
None known
Water Solubility
Complete
None known
Solubility in other solvents
No data available
None known
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water
No data available
None known
Autoignition temperature
No data available
None known
Decomposition temperature
No data available
None known
Kinematic viscosity
No data available
None known
Dynamic viscosity
No data available
None known
Explosive Properties
Not explosive
Oxidizing Properties
No data available
Other Information
Softening Point
No data available
VOC Content (%)
No data available
Particle Size
No data available
Particle Size Distribution
No data available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Reacts with ammonia or acids such as vinegar, rust removers, or toilet bowl cleaners to produce hazardous gases, such as
chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
Conditions to avoid
None known based on information supplied.
Incompatible materials
Ammonia or acids such as vinegar, rust removers, or toilet bowl cleaners.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None known based on information supplied.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information
.
Inhalation
Exposure to vapor or mist may irritate respiratory tract.
Eye Contact
May cause irritation.
Skin Contact
May cause slight irritation.
Ingestion
Ingestion may cause slight irritation to mucous membranes and gastrointestinal tract.
Component Information
Chemical Name
LD50 Oral
LD50 Dermal
LC50 Inhalation
Sodium hypochlorite
7681-52-9
8200 mg/kg (Rat)
>10000 mg/kg (Rabbit)
-
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms
Liquid may cause redness and tearing of eyes.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Sensitization
No information available.
Mutagenic Effects
No information available.
Carcinogenicity
The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Chemical Name
ACGIH
IARC
NTP
OSHA
Sodium hypochlorite
7681-52-9
-
Group 3 - -
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
Group 3 - Not Classifiable as to Carcinogenicity in Humans
Reproductive Toxicity
No information available.
STOT - single exposure
No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure
No information available.
Chronic Toxicity
No known effect based on information supplied.
Target Organ Effects
Respiratory system, eyes, skin, gastrointestinal tract (GI).
Aspiration Hazard
No information available.
Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information
The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document
No information available.
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No information available.
Persistence and Degradability
No information available.
Bioaccumulation
No information available.
Other adverse effects
No information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal methods
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Contaminated Packaging
Do not reuse empty containers. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
Not regulated.
TDG
Not regulated.
ICAO
Not regulated.
IATA
Not regulated
IMDG/IMO
Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical Inventories
TSCA
All components of this product are either on the TSCA 8(b) Inventory or otherwise exempt
from listing.
DSL/NDSL
All components are on the DSL or NDSL.
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372
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SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard
No
Chronic Health Hazard
No
Fire Hazard
No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
No
Reactive Hazard
No
CWA (Clean Water Act)
This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21
and 40 CFR 122.42)
Chemical Name
CWA - Reportable
Quantities
CWA - Toxic Pollutants
CWA - Priority Pollutants
CWA - Hazardous
Substances
Sodium hypochlorite
7681-52-9
100 lb
X
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2
1000 lb
X
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, contains one or more substances regulated as a hazardous substance under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302)
Chemical Name
Hazardous Substances RQs
Extremely Hazardous Substances
RQs
RQ
Sodium hypochlorite
7681-52-9
100 lb
RQ 100 lb final RQ
RQ 45.4 kg final RQ
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2
1000 lb
-
RQ 1000 lb final RQ
RQ 454 kg final RQ
EPA Statement
This chemical is a pesticide product registered by the Environmental Protection Agency and is subject to certain labeling
requirements under federal pesticide law. These requirements differ from the classification criteria and hazard information
required for safety data sheets and for workplace labels of non-pesticide chemicals. Following is the hazard information as
required on the pesticide label:
CAUTION: Causes moderate eye irritation. Avoid contact with eyes or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water after handling.
US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
Chemical Name
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Illinois
Sodium hypochlorite
7681-52-9
X X X
X
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2
X X X
X
International Regulations
Canada
WHMIS Hazard Class
Non-controlled
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA
Health Hazard 1
Flammability 0
Instability 0
Physical and Chemical Hazards -
HMIS
Health Hazard 1
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 0
Personal Protection -
Prepared By
Product Stewardship
23 British American Blvd.
Latham, NY 12110
1-800-572-6501
Preparation/Revision Date
January 5, 2015
Revision Note
Reference
New
CLX166469-001/1138504/166469.001
General Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information, and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal, and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.
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