Is household bleach a hazmat?

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

What hazard classification is bleach?

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Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN1791
Packing Group: III

Are SDS sheets necessary for household items?

Are Safety Data Sheets Necessary for Household Items? OSHA does not require an SDS for household consumer products used in the workplace provided they are used as a consumer would use them, following the same purpose, duration and frequency. If an employee exceeds this level of exposure, then an SDS is warranted.

What PPE is recommended when handling bleach?

Wear personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, gloves, goggles and faceshields. Know that not all gloves can protect workers in every situation. Wear clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, that covers your skin in case the bleach spills or splashes.

What is household bleach?

Liquid bleach, often called just bleach, is a common chemical household product that consists of a dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) and other secondary ingredients.

What are the hazardous ingredients in bleach?

Known Ingredients

  • Ingredient.
  • SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE. High Concern: acute aquatic toxicity; Moderate Concern: respiratory effects.
  • PROPRIETARY INGREDIENTS.
  • SODIUM POLYACRYLATE.
  • SODIUM CHLORIDE.
  • Some Concern: damage to vision.
  • SODIUM HYDROXIDE.

What is the chemical name of bleach?

Sodium hypochlorite
Sodium hypochlorite (commonly known in a dilute solution as bleach) is a chemical compound with the formula NaOCl or NaClO, comprising a sodium cation (Na+) and a hypochlorite anion (OCl−or ClO−). It may also be viewed as the sodium salt of hypochlorous acid.

Do I need an SDS for cleaning products?

The SDS is not only important to have on hand for safety reasons; it is also an OSHA requirement that you have the SDS on hand for every product that your cleaning company uses. These sheets must be available to your employees.

Which products do not need SDS?

Anything lacking physical and health hazards is not hazardous and, therefore, does not require an SDS. Note: many dusts, including flour and hardwood dusts, have physical and/or health hazards and would require an SDS.

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