J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC -- BLEACH, LAUNDRY, ORGANIC CHLORINE -- 6850-00-063-2842
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:BLEACH, LAUNDRY, ORGANIC CHLORINE MSDS Date:05/01/1990 FSC:6850 NIIN:00-063-2842 Status Code:A === Responsible Party === Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET Box:8656 City:ALLENTOWN State:PA ZIP:18105 Emergency Phone Num:610-432-4466 Preparer's Name:I. HADJILOUKAS CAGE:74381 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET Box:8656 City:ALLENTOWN State:PA ZIP:18105 Phone:215-432-4455 CAGE:74381 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:SODIUM DICHLOROISOCYANURATE ANHYDROUS < Wt:30. Ingred Name:SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE CAS:7758-29-4 RTECS #:YK4570000 < Wt:30. EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES Effects of Overexposure:EYE: EXTREME IRRITANT. EYE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. SKIN: IRRITANT. INHALATION: IRRITANT. LUNG DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDUCAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEE DR. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DRINK WATER. CALL DR. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Extinguishing Media:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION CAN BE EXTINGUISHED BY FLOODING WITH WATER. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT MATERIAL ONTO PAPER. DISSOLVE IN WATER AND NEUTRALIZE BEFORE DISPOSAL TO SEWER. Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACIDS ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:NIOSH RESPIRATOR FOR DUSTS Ventilation:MECHANICAL Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PVC Eye Protection:GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON AND BOOTS Supplemental Safety and Health ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Decomp Temp:=240.C, 464.F pH:9 Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:WHITE, GRANULAR POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTC CHLORINE SMELL. ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES ORGANIC MATERIALS AND STRONG ACIDS MAY RESULT IN EMITION OF CHLORINE GAS. Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG ACIDS, REACTIVE METALS, SUCH AS ALUMINUM OR MEGNESIUM. Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECT MATERIAL ONTO PAPER. DISSOLVE IN WATER AND NEUTRALIZE BEFORE DISPOSAL TO SEWER. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.