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SAFETY DATA SHEET
Issuing Date January 5, 2015 Revision Date New Revision Number 0
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product identifier
Product Name Clorox® Clean Linen® Bleach
Other means of identification
Synonyms None
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use Laundry and household bleach
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
USA
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 chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Emergency Overview
Signal word Warning
Hazard Statements
Causes serious eye irritation
Appearance Clear, pale yellow Physical State Liquid Odor Floral, green, bleach
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
Wash hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Wear eye protection/face protection such as safety glasses.
Precautionary Statements - Response
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Precautionary Statements - Storage
None
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
None
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Not applicable.
Unknown Toxicity
0.06% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
Other information
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, and ammonia-containing products to
produce hazardous gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated compounds.
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % Trade Secret
Sodium hypochlorite 7681-52-9 1 - 5 *
Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 0.1 - 1 *
* The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
First aid measures
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Keep eye wide open
while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Get medical attention if irritation develops and
persists.
Skin Contact Take off contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water. If irritation develops, call
a doctor.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is affected, call a doctor.
Ingestion Drink a glassful of water. Call a poison control center or doctor immediately. DO NOT
induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor.
Protection of First-aiders Avoid contact with skin, eyes or 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
Stinging and irritation of eyes.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
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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
No information available.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.
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.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Use personal protective equipment as
required.
Other Information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
Environmental precautions
Environmental Precautions See Section 12 for 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
skin, eyes 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 Toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and ammonia-containing products.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 TWA: 2 mg/m3 IDLH: 10 mg/m3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value. OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits. NIOSH IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health.
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection If splashes are likely to occur: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). None
required for consumer use.
Skin and Body Protection Wear rubber or neoprene gloves if there is the potential for repeated or prolonged skin
contact.
Respiratory Protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved
respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be
required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be
provided in accordance with current local regulations.
Hygiene Measures Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid
Appearance Clear Odor Floral, green, bleach
Color Pale yellow Odor Threshold No information available
Property Values Remarks/ Method
pH ~12.5 None known
Melting/freezing point No data available None known
Boiling point / boiling range No data available None known
Flash Point Not flammable 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 ~1.05 None known
Water Solubility Soluble in water 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 other household chemicals such as toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and ammonia-containing products 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
Toilet bowl cleaners, rust removers, acids, and ammonia-containing products.
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 eye irritation.
Skin Contact Prolonged contact may cause irritation.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause irritation to mucous membranes and gastrointestinal tract, nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea.
Component Information
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Sodium hypochlorite
7681-52-9 8200 mg/kg (Rat) >10000 mg/kg (Rabbit) -
Sodium hydroxide
1310-73-2 - 1350 mg/kg (Rabbit) -
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms May cause redness and tearing of the 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 Carcinogenic potential is unknown.
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
117.20 mg/l ATEmix (4 hr)
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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 UN-No UN3082
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 9
Packing Group III
Description UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE), 9, III, MARINE POLLUTANT
ICAO
UN-No UN3082
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 9
Packing Group III
Description UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE), 9, III
IATA
UN-No UN3082
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 9
Packing Group III
Description UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE), 9, III
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IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN3082
Proper Shipping Name ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class 9
Packing Group III
EmS No. F-A, S-F
Marine Pollutant Product is a marine pollutant according to the criteria set by IMDG/IMO
Description UN3082, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, LIQUID, N.O.S. (SODIUM
HYPOCHLORITE), 9, III, MARINE POLLUTANT
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
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
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
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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
D2B - Toxic materials
16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA
Health Hazard 2 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical and Chemical Hazards -
HMIS
Health Hazard 2 Flammability 0 Physical Hazard 0 Personal Protection B
Prepared By Product Stewardship
23 British American Blvd.
Latham, NY 12110
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Revision Date New
Revision Note
Reference
New
1059788/185645.002
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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