MSDS

The Clorox Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Tel. [phone]
Material Safety
Data Sheet
I Product:
LIQUID-PLUMR® INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH CLOG REMOVER
Description:
CLEAR, FAINT YELLOW, VISCOUS LIQUID WITH A CHARACTERISTIC BLEACH ODOR
Distributor Emergency Telephone Nos.
The Clorox Sales Company
1221 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
For Medical Emergencies, call 1-800-446-1014.
For Transportation Emergencies, call
1-800-424-9300 (Chemtrec).
II Health Hazard Data III Hazardous Ingredients
CAN CAUSE BURNS ON CONTACT. Injures eyes, skin, and mucous
membranes on contact. Harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause
nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation of the mouth and throat. Exposure
to vapor or mist may irritate eyes, nose, throat, or lungs.
Although not expected, heart conditions or chronic respiratory problems
such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or obstructive lung disease may be
aggravated by exposure to high concentrations of vapor or mist.
FIRST AID:
EYE CONTACT: Flush immediately with water for 15 minutes. If wearing
contact lenses, remove after first 5 minutes. Call a doctor or poison control
center immediately.
SKIN CONTACT: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash immediately with
water. Call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
INGESTION: Drink a glassful of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a
doctor or poison control center immediately.
INHALATION: Move person to fresh air. If breathing problems develop, call
a doctor.
Ingredient Concentration Worker Exposure Limit
Sodium hypochlorite 3 - 7% Not established.
CAS #7681-52-9
Sodium hydroxide 1 - 2.5% 2 mg/m
3
- TLV-C
a
CAS #1310-73-2 2 mg/m
3
- PEL
b
a
TLV-C = ACGIH Threshold Limit Value-Ceiling limit.
b
PEL = OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit - Time Weighted Average
None of the materials in this product are on the IARC, OSHA, or NTP
carcinogen lists.
IV Special Protection and Precautions V Transportation and Regulatory Data
Hygienic Practices: Wash hands after direct contact. Do not wear product-
contaminated clothing for prolonged periods.
Engineering Controls: Use general ventilation to minimize exposure to
vapors.
Work Practices: Avoid splashing. Wear safety glasses and rubber or
neoprene gloves. In situations where exposure limits may be exceeded, a
NIOSH-approved respirator is advised.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Avoid all splashing - particularly in
eyes, on skin, and on clothing. Keep children away from basins containing
this product. Do not use with a plunger or in toilets. Do not use with
ammonia, toilet bowl cleaners, acids, or non-Liquid-Plumr® clog removers.
Do not reuse empty container. Rinse container and replace cap before
discarding.
DOT: Not restricted.
IMDG: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s., UN3082,
Class 9, PGIII.
IATA: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s., UN3082, Class 9,
PGIII.
EPA - SARA TITLE III/CERCLA: This product is regulated under Sections
311/312. This product contains no chemicals reportable under Section 313
and contains sodium hydroxide and sodium hypochlorite that are regulated
under Section 304/CERCLA.
TSCA 8(b): All components of this product are either on the TSCA 8(b)
Inventory or otherwise exempt from listing.
TSCA 12(b): This product is not subject to TSCA 12(b) reporting
requirements.
VI Spill Procedures/Waste Disposal VII Reactivity Data
Spill Procedures: Absorb and containerize. Wash residual down to sanitary
sewer. Contact the sanitary treatment facility in advance to assure ability to
process washed-down material. For spills of multiple products, responders
should evaluate the MSDSs of the products for incompatibility with sodium
hypochlorite. Breathing protection should be worn in enclosed and/or poorly-
ventilated areas until hazard assessment is complete.
Waste Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state,
and local regulations.
Stable under normal use and storage conditions.
Reacts with other household chemicals such as ammonia, toilet bowl
cleaners, acids, and non-Liquid-Plumr® drain openers to produce hazardous
gases, such as chlorine and other chlorinated species.
VIII Fire and Explosion Data IX Physical Data
Not flammable or explosive. pH ................................................................................................................. ~13
Specific gravity ............................................................................................ ~1.1
Solubility in water ................................................................................... Soluble
1963, 1991 THE CLOROX COMPANY
DATA SUPPLIED IS FOR USE ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH DATE PREPARED 11/2012