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Table showing details for sodium hypochlorite*
Chemical
Category & User Codes
DG Class
DG PG
UN CAS No
Guidance notes
sodium hypochlorite*
 . . . solution 16% chlorine
 bleach
11-12
1
2
-
-
5
-
PS
8

DHS

CW  

Hazardous Chemical 		II
III 		1791
7681-52-9 		Highly toxic by all routes of exposure; evolves toxic chlorine gas; skin irritant; corrosive. Use in a fume cupboard if practicable, otherwise use small quantities in a well-ventilated area.
Use eye and skin protection when splashes are possible. Evolves toxic chlorine gas on contact with acids. Do not store next to acids due to the large volume of chlorine released by accidental contact.

Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer).

16

See also OXIDANTS.

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