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Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Follow personal protective equipment recommendations found in Section 8 of this SDS. Personal protective equipment needs
must be evaluated based on information provided on this sheet and the special circumstances created by the spill including:
the material spilled, the quantity of the spill, the area in which the spill occurred, and the expertise of employees in the area
responding to the spill. Never exceed any occupational exposure limits.
Prevent the spread of any spill to minimize harm to human health and the environment if safe to do so. Wear complete and
proper personal protective equipment following the recommendation of Section 8 at a minimum. Dike with suitable absorbent
material like granulated clay. Gather and store in a sealed container pending a waste disposal evaluation.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures, advice on general occupational hygiene and conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Mixing this product with acid or ammonia releases
chlorine gas. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this
product. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye and face protection. Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated
place. Keep away from flammable materials and strong acids.
Do not store near acids. Keep out of reach of children. Store in suitable labeled containers. Keep away from foodstuffs. Store
in a cool place and out of direct sunlight.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name Exposure limits
Sodium Hypochlorite ACGIH OSHA
(TWA) (STEL) (TWA) (STEL)
0.5 ppm 1.0 ppm 0.5 ppm 1.0 ppm
Appropriate engineering controls and Environmental exposure controls
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits.
Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source,
preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Individual protection measures
Hygiene measures
Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and using the toilet. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use.
Eye/face protection: Use chemical safety goggles.
Skin protection
Hand protection and Body protection: Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab
coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Other skin protection
Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating or drinking.
Respiratory protection: No respiratory protection required under normal circumstances.
Respirator Type(s) (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, a
half face piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn for up to ten times the exposure
limit or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency or respirator supplier,
whichever is lowest. A full face piece particulate respirator (NIOSH type N100 filter) may be worn up to 50 times the
exposure limit, or the maximum use concentration specified by the appropriate regulatory agency, or respirator
supplier, whichever is lowest. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, Glycerin, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH
type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full face piece