Transcription of SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 SAFETY DATA SHEET 12-Mar-2019 _____ Page 1 / 8 1. IDENTIFICATION Product identifier Product Name Comet with Bleach Other means of identification Product Code 71 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use Recommended Use Consumer use. Cleaning agent. Uses advised against Do not mix with other chemicals Details of the supplier of the SAFETY data SHEET Supplier Address HomeCare Labs, Inc. Box 491150 Lawrenceville, GA 30049-1002 Telephone: (800) 949-7946 Emergency telephone number Emergency Telephone Chemtrec (Transportation) 1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887 Poison Control Center (Medical) : (877) 800-5553 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR ) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists)
2 Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Label elements Emergency Overview Warning Hazard statements Harmful if inhaled Causes serious eye irritation Color white Physical state Solid Odor Pine Comet with Bleach Revision Date 12-Mar-2019 _____ _____ Page 2 / 8 Precautionary Statements - Prevention Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
3 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Other Information of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Mixture Chemical Name CAS No. Weight-% Calcium carbonate 1317-65-3 80-100 Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 4-8 Trichloroisocyanuric acid 87-90-1 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Description of first aid measures General advice Immediate medical attention is required.
4 Eye contact Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Skin contact Immediate medical attention is required. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Ingestion Immediate medical attention is required. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Remove from exposure, lie down. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.
5 Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Self-protection of the first aider Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms No information available. Comet with Bleach Revision Date 12-Mar-2019 _____ _____ Page 3 / 8 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Note to physicians Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Unsuitable extinguishing media No information available. Specific hazards arising from the chemical The product causes irritation of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
6 Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapors. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Explosion data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None. Sensitivity to Static Discharge None. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
7 Environmental precautions Environmental precautions Do not allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water. Should not be released into the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. See Section 12 for additional ecological information. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Methods for cleaning up Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Use personal protective equipment as required. Cover powder spill with plastic SHEET or tarp to minimize spreading and keep powder dry. Avoid creating dust.
8 Dam up. After cleaning, flush away traces with water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed systems. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Conditions Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep in Comet with Bleach Revision Date 12-Mar-2019 _____ _____ Page 4 / 8 properly labeled containers.
9 Incompatible materials Incompatible with strong acids and bases. Incompatible with oxidizing agents. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters Exposure Guidelines Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Calcium carbonate 1317-65-3 - TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction (vacated) TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust (vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction TWA: 10 mg/m3 total dust TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable dust NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Other Information Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 962 (11th Cir., 1992). Appropriate engineering controls Engineering Controls Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems.
10 Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Tight sealing SAFETY goggles. Face protection shield. Skin and body protection Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Respiratory protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with current local regulations. General Hygiene Considerations When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
