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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available.
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
None under normal processing.
Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Conditions to avoid
Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.
Incompatible materials
Strong acids. Strong bases. Acids. Bases. Oxidizing agent. Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Carbon oxides.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information
Inhalation
May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause pulmonary edema.
Eye contact
May cause irritation
Skin contact
Avoid contact with skin. May cause irritation.
Ingestion
Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts. Ingestion may cause
irritation to mucous membranes. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea.
Component Information
Chemical Name
Oral LD50
Dermal LD50
Inhalation LC50
Sodium hypochlorite
7681-52-9
8200 mg/kg (Rat)
>10000 mg/kg (Rabbit)
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Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms
Erythema (skin redness). Burning. May cause blindness. Coughing and/ or wheezing.
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
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Group 3
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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).