AUSTIN JAMES CO -- BLEACH -- 6810-00-598-7316 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BLEACH
MSDS Date:11/19/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-598-7316
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:BUTLER COUNTY
Box:I
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-625-1535
Emergency Phone Num:412-625-1535
CAGE:6Z316
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:115 DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
Box:City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046-0827
Country:US
Phone:724-625-1535
CAGE:6Z316

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

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 94.53%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:NONE
ACGIH TLV:NONE

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE (SARA III)
CAS:7681-52-9
RTECS #:NH3486300
Fraction by Wt: 5.25%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS:1310-73-2
RTECS #:WB4900000
Fraction by Wt: 0.22%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:C 2 MG/M3; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE BRONCHIAL
    IRRITATION, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY BREATHING & PULMONARY EDEMA.
    EXPOSURE MAY ALSO CREATE EYE & SKIN IRRITATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CUTS, BURNS OR ABRASIONS.
    IRRITATED EYES. RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN.
    SKIN:REMOVE CLOTHING/WASH AREA WITH WATER. INGESTION:DO NOT GIVE
    LIQUID IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS OR DROWSY. OTHERWISE, DRINK
    PROMPTLY LARGE Q UANTITY OF MILK OR WATER. AVOID ALCOHOL. CALL
    PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT USE BAKING SODA OR ACIDIC ANTIDOTES.
    CALL POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR INFORMATION IF DOCTOR UNAVAILABLE.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200 F/>93 C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID FUMES.USE MSHA/NIOSH SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHES.ACID CONTAMINATION WILL
    PRODUCE VERY IRRITATING FUMES SIMILAR TO CHLORINE GAS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BLEACH DECOMPOSES WHEN HEATED.DECOMP
    PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE CONTAINER TO EXPLODE.VIGOROUS REACTION IS
    POSSIBLE W/ ORGANIC OR OXIDIZING AGENTS & MAY RESULT IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE W/SODIUM SULFITE OR FERROUS SALT.
    CONTAIN RUN-OFF W/ABSORB(SAND,CLAY)& DIKE.TRANSFER LIQ & ABSORB IN
    APPROVED CONTAINER.FLUSH & MOP AREA W/WATER ALLOW TO AIR DRY.KEEP
    OUT OF SEWERS & OPEN B ODIES OF WATER.DO NOT ADD TO ANY IRRIGATION
    SYSTEM
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM SULFITE OR FERROUS SALT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT.FOLLOW
    DIRECTIONS.TIGHTEN CAP SECURELY.STORE CONTAINER UPRIGHT.KEEP AWAY
    FROM CHILDREN.DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD, WATER, ETC.
Other Precautions:AVOID CREASING OR IMPACTING OF SIDE CONTAINER WALLS.
    SEPARATE FROM ACIDS, AMMONIAS, SOAP BASED PRODUCTS OR ORGANIC
    MATERIALS. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS FOR
    CLEANING OR LAUNDRY PREPARATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE
Protective Gloves:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING
Eye Protection:GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD WHEN POURING
Other Protective Equipment:SMOCKS FOR PROTECTION OF CLOTHING AS PRODUCT
    WILL FADE COLORS
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPRAY OR MIXTURE OF RINSATE IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. IF THESE
    WASTES CANNOT BE DISPOSED OF BY USE ACCORDING TO LABEL
    INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT YOUR STATE PESTICIDE OR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
    AGENCY OR  THE HAZARDOUS WASTE REPRESENTATIVE AT THE NEAREST EPA
    REGIONAL OFFICE FOR GUIDANCE.

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:VP OF H2O
Spec Gravity:1.080
pH:12.5
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR YELLOW LIQUID WITH TYPICAL CHLORINE AROMA
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, AMMONIAS, OILS, GREASES, SOAPS, HEAVY METALS & ETHER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE GAS OR CHLORAMINES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TRIPLE RINSE.THEN OFFER FOR RECYCLING OR
    RECONDITIONING OR PUNCTURE & DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
    STATE OR FED LAWS.DO NOT REUSE EMPTY
    CONTAINER(BOTTLE,CAN,BUCKET).PESTICIDE WASTE ARE ACUTELY 
    HAZARDOUS.IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF EXCESS PESTICIDE

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