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Document ID (ISN)77404
CIS number 01-1345
Year 1999
Convention or series no. FISQ 5-108 ICPS ICSC 1119
Title Sodium hypochlorite (solution, active chlorine >10%)
Original title Hypochlorite de sodium (solution, chlore actif >10%) [in French]
Hipoclorito de sodio (solución, cloro activo 10 %) [in Spanish]
Bibliographic information On the Internet site http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/produ cts/icsc/index.htm ; Spanish version also from: Instituto Nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo, Ediciones y Publicaciones, c/Torrelaguna 73, 28027 Madrid, Spain, 1991. 2p.
Abstract International Chemical Safety Card. Exposure routes: inhalation and ingestion. Short-term exposure effects: corrosive for the skin, eyes and respiratory tract; corrosive if ingested; inhalation may cause pulmonary oedema; effects may be delayed. Long-term exposure effects: prolonged or repeated contact may induce skin sensitization. No TLV has been established. The Spanish version of the card refers to solutions >5% concentration.
Descriptors (primary) Spain; sodium hypochlorite; solutions; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) fire fighting; sensitization; irritants; fire hazards; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; environmental pollution; delayed effects; hazard identification; health hazards; medical supervision; data sheet; pulmonary oedema; corrosive substances
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceEuropean Union; Spain; WHO
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Halogens and their inorganic compounds
Inorganic substances