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Section 3:Section 3:

MATERIAL SAFETYMATERIAL SAFETYDATA SHEETSDATA SHEETS

MATERIAL SAFETYMATERIAL SAFETYDATA SHEETSDATA SHEETS

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After being alerted to a hazard by a label, you may want to get more information about the product, because:

You are about to use that product

You have been exposed to the product and want to know what you should do

You want to recommend controls for the product

Lets look at the MSDS for a common product: Bleach

Section 3: Material Safety Data Sheets

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Product Identification:

Trade Name: Javex-5

Supplier Name / Address:

Colgate Palmolive Canada 99 Vanderhoof Ave.

Toronto, Ontario

M4G 2H5

(416) 421-5000

Distributor Name / Address:

Roy Turk Industrial Sales Ltd.

21 Taber Road

Rexdale, Ontario

(416) 742-2777

Emergency Phone Number:

Canutec (613) 996-6886

Product Use:

Disinfection, laundry and water treatment

Product Information

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Name of product, and any other name that it may have including chemical name

Explanation of what the product is used for

Name, address and phone number of the manufacturer or supplier

Emergency phone number of a poison control center such as Canutec - a Federal sponsored Canada-wide bilingual service

Product Information Includes:

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Preparation Information

Prepared By: Phone Number: Date of Preparation:

Colgate Palmolive Inc. Technical Services

(416) 421-8000 July 1, 2003

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Name and phone number of the people, department or service who created the MSDS – not who created the product itself

This is the contact for administrative purposes like obtaining a new MSDS

Date of issue for the MSDS. All MSDS’s expire 3 years from this date

Sometimes this section and the previous section can be combined together in a MSDS

Preparation Information Includes:

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Hazardous Ingredients

Ingredients:

Sodium Hypochlorite

Concentration:

3 - 17%

CAS Number:

7681-52-G

TLV:

N/A

LC50:

N/A

LD50:

N/A

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Lists all controlled ingredients and the concentration of each by percent

CAS number or Chemical Abstract Service for each ingredient. Like a serial number to avoid miscommunication

TLV or Threshold Limit Value is the acceptable level of exposure according to the ACGIH measured in milligrams per cubic meter (MG/M³) or parts per million (PPM). Example: 50 PPM means that 50 units of the gas is present for every 1 million units of air.

Hazardous Ingredients Includes:

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4. Physical Data

Boiling Point (deg. C):

101

Special Gravity (H20 =1):

1.076

Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): 22 @ 20

Freezing Point (deg.C):

-4

Vapour Density (Air=1):

N/A

Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):

N/A

pH:

13

Appearance:

Clear Lime-Yellow

Physical State:

Liquid

Solubility in Water:

Soluble

Odour:

Typical Chlorine Bleach

Viscosity @ 20 (deg.C):

Water Thin

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5. Fire & Explosion Data

Flammability:

Not Flammable

Flash Point (Celsius):

None

LEL:

None

Hazardous Combustion Products:

None

Means of Extinction:

If involved in fire use water, carbon dioxide or other class B extinguisher

UEL:

None

Special Fire Hazards:

None

pH:

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Flash Point is the lowest temperature that will give off enough vapour to burn, the lower the temperature, the higher the risk of fire

Hazardous Combustion Products are chemicals which may be formed when a material burns. They may have other toxic properties not on the MSDS.

Means of Extinction tells which type of extinguisher should also be used. This section should be consulted when developing programs and response plans.

6. Fire and Explosion Data Includes

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7. Toxicological PropertiesRoute of Entry:

Eye, Skin Contact, Inhalation, Ingestion

Effects of Acute Exposure:

Will cause moderate irritation to skin and severe pain to eyes.  Fumes may irritate mucous membranes and cause pulmonary edema. 

Effects of Chronic Exposure:

Same as acute exposure

Irritancy:

Moderate to severe Teratogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive

Effects:

Not Established

Synergistic Materials:

None

Respiratory Tract Sensitization:

May irritate mucous membranes if exposure is prolonged

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Information about a chemical if poisonous

Route of Entry tells us which ways it can enter the body at a glance

Acute Effects describes the effects of poisons that have any effect immediately or after a single use

Chronic Effects describes the effects of poisons that have a gradual onset or take years of repeated exposure to have an effect

Toxicological Properties Includes:

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8. Preventative MeasuresPersonal Protective Equipment:

Wear PVC or rubber gloves, eye goggles, shield or rubber boots.

When Handling Product:

Preferred that you wear a plastic jacket or apron. 

Engineering Controls:

General ventilation is adequate.  Ventilate storage tank outside.

Leak and Spill Procedure:

Dilute small spills with water and add sodium sulfate or sodium metabisulfate and flush to sewer.  For large spills call CANUTEC.

Waste Disposal:

In accordance with Federal, Provincial, local government requirements.

Storage Requirements:

Use polyethylene, FRP or PVC containers. Store at -20 to-30 C.

Special Shipping Information:

TDG regulated, DIN#1797, Class B, Packing Group 111.

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PPE describes the type clothing or protective devices to wear when using the chemical

Engineering Controls are ideal permanent changes to workstations, tools, equipment or processes to avoid or minimize exposure

Describes the proper way to handle, use and store the material. If applicable it tells us how to contain fugitive emissions

This section is important when developing and implementing programs and procedures

Prevent Maintenance Includes:

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9. First Aid Measures

Eye:

Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes.  Call a physician.

Skin:

Immediately flush with water.  Call a physician if irritation develops.

Inhalation:

If inhaled, removed to fresh air.  If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Ingestion:

Do not induce vomiting.  Rinse mouth with water, then drink one glass of water.  Call a physician immediately.  Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious or rapidly losing consciousness or convulsing.

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Instructions for the immediate treatment to be given to a person for each of the possible routes of entry

This section should always be read as part of any first aid response. For example, you may be directed to:

Drink plenty of water OR just one glass

Drink milk in some cases and water in others

Vomit in some cases and NOT in others

Not reading the above could cause you to do the exact opposite - which could be harmful

First Aid Measures Includes: