Issuing Date January 5, 2015
Revision Date July 24, 2018
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Clorox® Germicidal Bleach
Other means of identification
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Institutional hard surface disinfecting and sanitizing bleach
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
For Medical Emergencies, call: 1-800-446-1014
For Transportation Emergencies, call Chemtrec: 1-800-424-9300
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2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Hazard Statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Causes serious eye damage
Appearance Clear, pale yellow
Physical State Thin liquid
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection, and eye protection such as safety glasses.
Precautionary Statements - Response
Immediately call a poison center or doctor.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label).
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Precautionary Statements - Storage
Store locked up.
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
Dispose of contents in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Although not expected, heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or obstructive lung
disease may be aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of vapor or mist.
Product contains a strong oxidizer. Always flush drains before and after use.
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Unknown Toxicity
Not applicable.
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Interactions with Other Chemicals
Reacts with other household chemicals such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, or products containing ammonia to produce
hazardous irritating gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
* The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Show this safety
data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15 - 20 minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control
center or doctor for treatment advice.
Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin immediately with plenty of water for 15-20
minutes. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Move to fresh air. If breathing is affected, call a doctor.
Have person sip a glassful of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to
do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
advice.
Protection of First-aiders
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required.
Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8).
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Most Important Symptoms and
Effects
Burning of eyes and skin.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric
lavage.