SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	BLEACHING POWDER
Catalogue No. :	AL0758	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	7778-54-3	EC Number :	231-908-7
Grade :		EC Index Number :	017-012-00-7
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	28289011
Synonyms :	CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Oxidising Solids, Category 2 H272 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B H314 Hazardous to the aquatic environment Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Full text of H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
O; R8 Xn; R22 C; R34 N; R50 R31 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS03 GHS05 GHS07 GHS09
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser. H302 - Harmful if swallowed. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		BLEACHING POWDER Extra Pure
CAS No. :		7778-54-3
EC Index No. :		017-012-00-7
EC No. :		231-908-7
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Harmful if swallowed.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard :	May intensify fire; oxidiser.
Explosion hazard :	Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and injuries.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	No additional information available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures :	No open flames. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed :	Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions :	Keep in fireproof place. Store in a well-ventilated place.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	Protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid
Molecular mass :	142.99 g/mol
Colour :	White powder.
Odour :	chlorine-like odor.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	100 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	No data available
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Density :	2.35 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Highly reactive material. Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat. Sparks. Open flame.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Oral: Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
STOT-single exposure :	Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Harmful if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	Ecology - water : Very toxic to aquatic life.
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Additional information :	Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1748
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1748
UN-No. (IATA) :	1748
UN-No. (ADN) :	1748
UN-No. (RID) :	1748
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1748, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1748, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1748, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1748, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1748, CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, DRY, 5.1, II ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	5.1
Danger labels :	5.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	Yes
Marine pollutant :	Yes
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : O2 Special provisions (ADR) : 314 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1kg Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (ADR) : B4, B13 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10 Tank code (ADR) : SGAN Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU3 Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 2 Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V11 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR) : CV24, CV35 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 50 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 1W
- Transport by sea
Special provisions (IMDG) : 314 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002 Special packing provisions (IMDG) : PP85 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-H EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-Q Stowage category (IMDG) : D Stowage and handling (IMDG) : SW1, SW11 Segregation (IMDG) : SG35, SG38, SG49, SG53, SG60 Properties and observations (IMDG) : White or yellowish solid (powder, granules or tablets) with chlorine-like odour. Soluble in water. May cause fire in contact with organic material or ammonium compounds. Substances are liable to exothermic decomposition at elevated temperatures. This condition may lead to fire or explosion. Decomposition can be initiated by heat or by impurities (e.g. powdered metals (iron, manganese, cobalt, magnesium) and their compounds). Liable to heat slowly. Reacts with acids, evolving chlorine, an irritating, corrosive and toxic gas. In the presence of moisture, corrosive to most metals. Dust irritates mucous membranes. MFAG-No : 140
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y544 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 2.5kg PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 558 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 562 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg Special provisions (IATA) : A136, A803 ERG code (IATA) : 5L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : O2 Special provisions (ADN) : 314 Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 kg Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2 Equipment required (ADN) : PP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : O2 Special provisions (RID) : 314 Excepted quantities (RID) : E2 Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08 Special packing provisions (RID) : B4, B13 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAN Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU3 Transport category (RID) : 2 Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID) : W11 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (RID) : CW24, CW35 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE10 Hazard identification number (RID) : 50
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions BLEACHING POWDER Extra Pure is not on the REACH Candidate List BLEACHING POWDER Extra Pure is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, severe hazard to water (Classification according to AwSV, Annex 1) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : None of the components are listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen-Borstvoeding : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen-Ontwikkeling : None of the components are listed
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements: Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Aquatic Acute 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 Ox. Sol. 2 Oxidising Solids, Category 2 Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. R22 Harmful if swallowed R31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas R34 Causes burns R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire C Corrosive N Dangerous for the environment O Oxidising Xn Harmful