COSHH ASSESSMENT

Veochlor-10 - MSDS Assessment No. COSHH-0013

Product Name
Description of Safety Data Sheet
Oxidizing Biocide YES
Substance Attached
Workplace Exposure
- Assessed by Yamali Venkataramana
Limits
Fire Extinguishing
Task / Activity Oxidizing agent
Agent
Suppliers contact details Veolia Water Systems (Gulf) FZC Review Date 16-Sep-2018

SUBSTANCE PROPERTIES

NO YES NO YES NO NO YES NO

Route of Exposure Persons at Risk

Skin YES Members of

Users of Products YES NO
Ingestion YES Public

Eyes YES
Other Workers YES Young Persons NO
Cuts / Abrasions NO
Inhalation YES
Visitors YES
Injection NO

PPE REQUIREMENTS

YES YES NO YES YES YES NO

ADDITIONAL CONTROL MEASURES

General Precautions Control Measures

Eye Protection: Wear safety goggles. Provide eye
washes in workshops where the product is constantly
handled.
Hand protection: Protective gloves must be worn.
Body Protection: Wear apron while handling / dosing this
product.
Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal use
General Health and Safety Measures: Do not eat,
smoke or drink where material is handled, processed or
stored. Wash hands carefully before eating or smoking.
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flame, moisture, dusting,
sources of ignition and shock, and incompatibles.
Material to avoid: This product is a strong oxidizer.
Reacts with water and acids giving off chlorine gas.

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conditions. In the case of a fire use self-contained Forms explosive compounds with ammonia and amines.
breathing apparatus. A NIOSH approved respirator with Incompatible with organic materials, nitrogen compounds
N95 (dust, fume, mist) filters may be permissible under and combustible materials.
certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are
expected to exceed exposure limits, or when symptoms
have been observed that are indicative of overexposure.
When decomposition products exist, acid gas cartridges
are also required. A half-piece air-purifying respirator
may be used in concentrations up to 10X the acceptable
exposure level and a full face piece air-purifying
respirator may be used in concentrations up to 50X the
acceptable exposure Level. Supplied air should be used
when the level is expected to above 50X the acceptable
level, or when There is a potential for uncontrolled
release.
Ventilation: No special ventilation is required unless
bleach is exposed to decomposition conditions, i.e. heat
oracidic conditions.

First Aid / Hygiene Arrangements Fire Precautions

As a general rule, in case of doubt or if symptoms Flash Point: Nonflammable.

persist, always call a doctor. Never induce swallowing in Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical,
an unconscious or carbon dioxide.
Person. Fire & Explosion Procedures: Wear NIOSH approved
If in eyes: Flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes, positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
lifting the lower and upper lids occasionally. Get medical Move
attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn Container from fire area if it can be done without risk.
when working with this chemical. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products.
If on skin: Immediately flush contaminated areas with Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing, jewelry,
and
Shoes immediately. Wash contaminated areas with soap
and water. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated
Clothing and shoes before reuse. Get medical attention
immediately. If inhaled: If adverse effects occur,
remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if not
breathing. If breathing is difficult,
Oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. If
respiration or pulse has stopped, have a trained
person administer Basic Life Support (Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation) and get medical attention
Immediately.
If swallowed: Do not give any liquid to an unconscious
person. Drink large quantities of gelatin solution or milk.
If these
are not available, drink large quantities of water. Do not
give vinegar, baking soda or acidic antidotes. Get medical
attention immediately.

Transport Arrangements Storage Requirements

UN Number: 1791 Storage:

Proper Shipping Name: Hypochlorite solution Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
IMDG Class: 8 Keep in original container.
Packing Group: III Keep container closed when not in use.
Keep away from heat, sparks, flames, direct sunlight, and
other sources of heat including lighted tobacco products.
Use only a clean, dry scoop made of metal or plastic each
time product is taken from the container.
Handling Precautions: Observe precautions stated on
label and also industrial safety regulations. Avoid contact
of product with the skin and eyes. Smoking, eating and
drinking are prohibited in premises where the preparation
is used.
Emptied containers retain vapour and product residue.

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Observe all recommended safety precautions until

container is cleaned, Reconditioned or destroyed. The
reuse of this material's container for non-industrial
purposes is prohibited and any reuse must be in
consideration of the data provided in this material safety
data sheet.

Spillage Procedures Disposal Requirements

Personal Precautions: Use personal protection as
recommended.
Environmental Precautions: Contain and control the
leaks or spills with non-combustible absorbent materials
such as sand, earth, vermiculite, diatom earth in drums
for waste disposal.
Spill Cleanup Methods: Ventilate the area of the spill or
leak.
For large spills: Evacuate the hazard area of
unprotected personnel. Wear appropriate protective
clothing. Neutralize with sodium sulfite, bisulfite or
thiosulfite. Remove with vacuum trucks or pump to
storage vessels. Soak up residue with an absorbent such
as clay, sand or
other suitable material; place in non-leaking containers
for proper disposal. Flush area with water to remove
trace residue; dispose of flush solutions as above.
For small spills: Take up with an absorbent material
and place in non-leaking containers; seal tightly for
proper disposal. This material is alkaline and may raise
the pH of surface waters with low buffering capacity.
Disposal Methods: Dilute with water and flush to sewer
if local ordinances allow, otherwise, whatever cannot be
saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility.
Processing, use or contamination of this product
may change the waste management options. State and
local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance
with federal, state and local requirements.
Can be neutralized with weak reducing agents such as
sodium sulfite, bisulfite, or thiosulfite (Do not use sulfates
or Bisulfates)

COMMENTS

Are hazards to health adequately controlled with all control measures in place? Yes No

Assessment Prepared by

Name Yamali Venkataramana

Signature

Date 15-Sep-2017

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