1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Updated 6/13/05 |
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Chemical Name |
Sodium Chloride |
Cas# |
7647-14-5 |
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Common Name |
Salt |
Chemical Formula |
NaCl |
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Emergency Phone: |
(312) 807-2000 |
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Common Name |
Salt |
Chemical Formula |
NaCl |
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Product Names (Salt w/o
additives) |
All Purpose Purex Salt, Canning & Pickling Salt, Culinox 999
Chemical Grade Salt, Culinox 999 Food Grade Salt, Culinox 999 Fine Salt,
Evaporated Granulated Salt, Fine Mixing Salt, HG Blending Salt, Industrial
Crude Solar Salt, Kleer Fine Salt, Kleer Granulated Salt, Mill Run Salt,
Purex Salt, Purex Select Salt, Reagent Grade Sodium Chloride, Rock Pretzel
Salt, Rock Salt for Making Ice Cream, Safe-T-Salt, Service Pack Salt,
Ship-n-Shore Salt, Stock Salt, White Crystal Rock Salt, White Crystal Solar
Salt, White Crystal Softening Solar Salt |
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2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS |
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Formula |
Cas# |
% |
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Sodium Chloride |
NaCl |
7647-14-5 |
100* |
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*Including small quantities of naturally occurring moisture and
calcium/magnesium salts |
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3. HEALTH HAZARD DATA |
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Effects of Overexposure: |
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Ingestion: |
Very large doses can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and
prostration. Oral toxicity rate LD50: 3000mg/kg |
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Skin Contact: |
Mild skin irritant |
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Eye Contact: |
Moderate irritant |
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Inhalation: |
Inhalation of dust may cause mild irritation to mucous
membranes, nose and throat. Symptoms may include coughing, dryness, and sore
throat. |
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Acute Systemic Effects: |
Dehydration and congestion may occur in internal organs.
Hypertonic salt solutions can produce inflammatory reactions in the
gastrointestinal tract. |
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Chronic Systemic Effects: |
No information found |
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4. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES |
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Eye Contact: |
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Call a physician if irritation persists. |
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Skin Contact: |
Wash exposed are with soap and water. Get medical advice if
irritation develops |
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Inhalation: |
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing
difficulty. |
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Ingestion: |
If large amounts were swallowed, get medical advice. |
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5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA |
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Product
is non-combustible; no extinguishing media or special fire fighting
procedures are required. There are no unusual fire or explosion hazards.
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6. REACTIVITY DATA |
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Stability |
Stable; Stable and inert under normal conditions. No
hazardous polymerization can occur. No hazardous decomposition products or
conditions. |
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Materials to Avoid |
Will react with strong acids (to generate hydrogen chloride)
and strong oxidizing agents (to generate chlorine gas) |
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7. PHYSICAL DATA |
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Appearance |
Colorless or white crystals |
pH |
About 7 |
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Odor |
None |
% Non-Volatile |
100 |
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Density (Water=1) |
2.165 g/cc |
Vapor Pressure
(mm Hg) |
1 mm @ 865oC (1589oF) |
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Solubility in Water |
36 g/100 cc water @ 20oC (58oF) |
Boiling Point
(760 mm Hg) |
1413oC (2575oF) |
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8. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES |
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Response to Small Spills |
Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal.
Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal |
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Response to Large Spills |
Shovel and sweep up; Containerize for reclamation or disposal |
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Hazards to be Avoided |
None |
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Reportable Quantity |
Check your state for requirements |
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Waste Classification |
Some states have set maximum limits on chlorides in waste
effluent |
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Disposal Methods |
Whatever cannot be saved for reclamation may be delivered to
an approved waste disposal facility or if local ordinances allow, can be
dissolved in sufficient amounts of water to meet water quality standards,
and flushed down a sewer drain. Ensure compliance with local, state, and
federal regulations. |
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9. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION |
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Respiratory Protection |
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust is apparent,
a NIOSH approved dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies, a
self-contained breathing apparatus may be necessary. |
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For Hands, Body |
If deemed necessary, wear protective gloves and clean
body-covering clothing. |
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For Eyes: |
If deemed necessary, use chemical safety glasses or goggles.
Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this material. Eye wash
fountain or water for eye washing should be available. |
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Ventilation |
In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory health
hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create
discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered. |
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10. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS |
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Transport in dry equipment; store in dry location. Handling procedures
should minimize generation of airborne dust. Dust respirator as appropriate
where exposure exceeds the 10 mg/m2 ACGIH TLV for nulsance dust. |
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11. LABELING INFORMATION |
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DOT Shipping Name |
Salt (common) Sodium Chloride |
UN No. |
N/A |
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DOT Label |
N/A |
Additional Product Label |
N/A |
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Warning |
None |
