SAFETY DATA SHEET
Safe Bleach
Liquid Chlorine Bleach
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Revision Date: 11/09/2023
Product name: Safe Bleach
Professional fabric washing product
Recommended use: · Industrial/professional
· Fabric wash
Uses advised against: Uses other than those identified are not recommended
Manufacturer Intercare Egypt L.L.C.
Address: Plot 4&7, 37th St., Obour City
Qalyubia – Egypt
Telephone Number: +202 4481 2495
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the product:
The classification complies with current EC regulations on dangerous substances and preparations.
Hazard Statements: H290 - May be corrosive to metals.
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH031 - Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Precautionary Statements: P260 - Do not breathe vapours.
P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water or shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTRE, doctor or physician.
3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT PERCENTAGE CAS NUMBER
sodium hypochlorite (active chlorine) 5-15 7681-52-9
sodium hydroxide <5 1310-73-2
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General If unconscious place in recovery position and seek medical advice. Provide fresh air. If breathing is irregular or
information: stopped, administer artificial respiration. No mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-nose resuscitation. Use Ambu bag or
ventilator.
Eyes: Wash immediately with copious amounts of water and get medical attention without delay.
Skin: Wash skin immediately and thoroughly with water. Get medical attention without delay.
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical attention or advice if you feel unwell.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water and get medical attention without delay.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific methods: No special methods required
Extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Water spray jet. Fight larger fires with water spray jet or alcohol-resistant
foam.
Specific hazards: No special hazards known.
Fire fighting equipment: As in any fire, Self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece and chemical protective suit.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons: No information available.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions: Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not breathe dust or vapour. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection. (see Section 8.)
Environmental precautions Do not allow to enter drainage system, surface or ground water. Dilute with plenty of water.
and clean-up methods: Use neutralising agent, absorb onto dry sand or similar inert material. Do not place spilled materials
back into the original container. Dispose of the collected material according to the regulations.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: FOR PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE ONLY
Use common rules for working with chemicals.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Do not breathe vapours or spray.
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Storage: According to local legislation.
Store in a closed container.
Keep only in original container.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines: If available, please refer to the product information sheet for application and handling instructions.
Effective exhaust ventilation system. Maintain air concentrations below occupational exposure
standards.
Avoid direct contact and/or splashes where possible. Train personnel.
Personal Protective Equipment:
It is the responsibility of the employer to determine the potential risk of exposure to hazardous chemicals for employees in the
workplace in order to determine the necessity, selection, and use of personal protective equipment.
Eye protection: Safety glasses or goggles (EN 166). The use of a full-face shield or other full-face protection is
strongly recommended when handling open containers or if splashes may occur.
Hand protection: Chemical-resistant protective gloves made of butyl or nitrile rubber (EN 374). In consultation with the
supplier a different type of similar protection may be chosen.
Skin and body protection: Wear chemical-resistant clothing and boots in case direct dermal exposure and/or splashes may
occur (EN 14605).
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection is not normally required. However, inhalation of vapour, spray, gas or aerosols
should be avoided. Consider specific local use conditions.
Environmental exposure controls: Should not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid Color: Clear, pale yellow
Odor threshold: Not applicable Odor: Chlorine
Melting point/range: Not determined Boiling point/range: Not determined
Autoignition temperature: Not determined Decomposition temperature: Not determined
Solubility in other solvents: Not determined Solubility in water: Completely Soluble
Evaporation Rate: Not determined Vapor density: Not determined
Density at 20°C: ≈ 1.2 g/cm³ Vapor pressure: Not determined
Flash point (°C): Not applicable pH: >12.5 (neat)
Viscosity at 25°C: Not determined Corrosion to metals: Corrosive
Flammability Liquid: Not determined Sustained combustion: Not applicable
Explosive properties: Not explosive Oxidising properties: Not oxidising
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: No reactivity hazards known under normal storage and use conditions.
Stability: Stable under normal storage and use conditions.
Hazardous decomposition None known under normal storage and use conditions.
Materials to avoid: Keep away from acids. Reacts with acids releasing toxic chlorine gas.
Conditions to avoid: None known under normal storage and use conditions.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity: No data for the preparation available.
Delayed, immediate, or chronic effects and symptoms from short and long-term exposure
Skin contact: Causes severe burns.
Eye contact: Causes severe or permanent damage.
Ingestion: Causes burns to the mouth and throat. Ingestion will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and
throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation: May cause bronchospasm in chlorine sensitive individuals.
Sensitization: No known effects.
Additional toxicological information:
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects according to our experience and
the information provided to us.
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Liquid Chlorine Bleach
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General notes:
Ingredients according to EC 89/542:
5% - 15% : Chlorine based bleaching agents
Less than 5% : Phosphonates
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.
When used for its intended purpose this product should not cause adverse effects in the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Waste from residues / unused The concentrated contents or contaminated packaging should be disposed of by a certified
Products: handler or according to the site permit. Release of waste to sewers is discouraged. The cleaned
packaging material is suitable for energy recovery or recycling in line with local legislation.
Empty packaging
Recommendation: Dispose of observing national or local regulations.
Suitable cleaning agents: Water, if necessary with cleaning agent.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Land transport, Sea transport (IMDG), Air transport (ICAO-TI / IATA-DGR)
UN number: 1719
UN proper shipping name: Caustic alkali liquid, n.o.s. , hypochlorite sodium hydroxide
Transport hazard class(es): 8
Hazard identification number: 80
Packing group: III
Environmental hazards: Yes
Marine pollutant: Yes
Special precautions for user: None known.
Other relevant information:
Transport regulations include special provisions for certain classes of dangerous goods packed in limited quantities.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classification according to EC guidelines: The product has been classified and labeled in accordance with current EC Directives.
Symbol and hazard indication of product: C Corrosive, N Dangerous for the environment
Ingredients responsible for the classification: sodium Hypochlorite and sodium Hydroxide
Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Notice to Reader: This document has been prepared using data from sources considered technically reliable. It does not constitute a
warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained within and does not establish a legally binding contract.
Actual conditions of use and handling are beyond seller's control. User is responsible to evaluate all available information when using
product for any particular use and to comply with all Federal, State, Provincial and Local laws and regulations.
Text of H phrases associated with ingredients listed in section 3
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
EUH031 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
Informing department: Intercare Egypt, Laboratory, Tel.: +202 44812495
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