MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name Safe Step Pro Series 570 Select Blend Blue
Mixture
CAS #
De-icer.
Product use
North American Salt Company
Manufacturer
9900 West 109th Street, Suite 600
Overland Park, KS 66210 US
Phone: 913-344-9300
Compass Minerals International
Supplier
9900 West 109th Street, Suite 600
Overland Park, KS 66210 US
Phone: 913-344-9200
Website: www.compassminerals.com
1-800-424-9300
CHEMTREC
1-613-996-6666
CANUTEC
LEGEND Health / 1
0
HMIS/NFPA
Flammability 0
Severe 4
1 0
Serious 3
Physical Hazard 0
Moderate 2
Slight 1 Personal Protection
E
Minimal 0
2. Hazards Identification
CAUTION
Emergency overview
EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT.
Potential short term health effects
Eye, Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion.
Routes of exposure
May cause irritation.
Eyes
May cause irritation.
Skin
Dusts of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
Inhalation
May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting.
Ingestion
Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system.
Target organs
Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause drying, defatting and dermatitis.
Chronic effects
Symptoms may include redness, edema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin.
Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and
vomiting.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Ingredient(s) CAS # Percent
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 70 - 100
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 10 - 30
Urea 57-13-6 0.1 - 1
4. First Aid Measures
First aid procedures
Flush with cool water. Remove contact lenses, if applicable, and continue flushing.
Eye contact
Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Flush with cool water. Wash with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation
Skin contact
persists.
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If symptoms develop move victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical
Inhalation
attention.
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, then drink one or two glasses of water.
Ingestion
Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth if victim is unconscious, or is
convulsing.
Symptoms may be delayed.
Notes to physician
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Keep out of reach of children.
General advice
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Not flammable by WHMIS/OSHA criteria.
Flammable properties
Extinguishing media
Treat for surrounding material.
Suitable extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing media Not available
Protection of firefighters
Not available
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing
Protective equipment for
apparatus.
firefighters
May include and are not limited to: Halogenated compounds. Some metallic oxides.
Hazardous combustion products
Explosion data
Not available
Sensitivity to mechanical
impact
Not available
Sensitivity to static discharge
6. Accidental Release Measures
Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Use broom or dry
Personal precautions
vacuum to collect material for proper disposal without raising dust. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
None necessary.
Methods for containment
Before attempting clean up, refer to hazard data given above. Use broom or dry
Methods for cleaning up
vacuum to collect material for proper disposal without raising dust. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and
regional authority requirements.
7. Handling and Storage
Avoid breathing dusts from this material.
Handling
Keep out of reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated
Storage
place.
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8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure limits
Ingredient(s) Exposure Limits
Potassium chloride ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
Sodium chloride ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
Urea ACGIH-TLV
Not established
OSHA-PEL
Not established
TWA PEL: No specific limits have been established for potassium chloride or sodium
Engineering controls
chloride (soluble substances). As a guideline, OSHA (United States) has established
the following limits which are generally recognized for inert or nuisance dust.
Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated (PNOR): 5mg/cu.m. Respirable Dust 8-Hour
TWA PEL, 15mg/cu.m. Total Dust 8-Hour TWA PEL.
TWA TLV: No specific limits have been established for potassium chloride or sodium
chloride (soluble substances). As a guideline, ACGIH (United States) has established
the following limits which are generally recognized for inert or nuisance dust.
Particulates (insolubles) Not Otherwise Classified (PNOC): 10mg/cu.m. Inhalable
Particulate 8-Hours TWA TLV, 3mg/cu.m. Respirable Particulate TWA TLV.
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate
dust, fumes, or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below
the exposure limit.
Personal protective equipment
Safety glasses
Eye / face protection
Rubber gloves. Confirm with a reputable supplier first.
Hand protection
As required by employer code.
Skin and body protection
Where exposure guideline levels may be exceeded, use an approved NIOSH respirator
Respiratory protection
or NIOSH-approved filtering facepiece.
General hygiene considerations Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using do not
eat or drink. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Crystalline.
Appearance
Pale blue
Color
Crystalline.
Form
Odorless
Odor
Not available
Odor threshold
Solid
Physical state
Not available
pH
Not available
Melting point
Not available
Freezing point
Not available
Boiling point
Not applicable
Flash point
Not available
Evaporation rate
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Not applicable
Flammability limits in air, lower, %
by volume
Not applicable
Flammability limits in air, upper, %
by volume
Not available
Vapor pressure
Not available
Vapor density
Not available
Specific gravity
Not available
Octanol/water coefficient
Partially soluble
Solubility (H2O)
Not available
Auto-ignition temperature
Not available
Percent volatile
10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information
Stable.
Chemical stability
Do not mix with incompatible materials.
Conditions to avoid
This product reacts with acids.
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products May include and are not limited to: Halogenated compounds. Some metallic oxides.
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
11. Toxicological Information
Component analysis - LC50
Ingredient(s) LC50
Potassium chloride Not available
Sodium chloride > 21000 mg/m3 rat
Urea Not available
Component analysis - Oral LD50
Ingredient(s) LD50
Potassium chloride 1500 mg/kg mouse; 2500 mg/kg guinea pig; 2600 mg/kg rat
Sodium chloride 3000 mg/kg rat; 4000 mg/kg mouse
Urea 8471 mg/kg rat
Effects of acute exposure
May cause irritation.
Eye
May cause irritation.
Skin
Dusts of this product may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
Inhalation
May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting.
Ingestion
Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Sensitization
Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Chronic effects
Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Carcinogenicity
Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Mutagenicity
Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Reproductive effects
Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA and ACGIH.
Teratogenicity
12. Ecological Information
Maybe harmful to freshwater aquatic species and to plants that are not saline tolerant.
Ecotoxicity
Not available
Environmental effects
Not available
Aquatic toxicity
Not available
Persistence / degradability
Not available
Bioaccumulation / accumulation
Not available
Partition coefficient
Not available
Mobility in environmental media
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Not available
Chemical fate information
13. Disposal Considerations
Not available
Waste codes
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state/provincial and local
Disposal instructions
environmental control regulations.
Not available
Waste from residues / unused
products
Not available
Contaminated packaging
14. Transport Information
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Not regulated as dangerous goods.
15. Regulatory Information
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Canadian federal regulations
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
This product is not known to be a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA
US Federal regulations
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.
All components are on the U.S. EPA TSCA Inventory List.
CERCLA/SARA Hazardous Substances - Not applicable.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
No
29 CFR 1910.1200 hazardous
chemical
CERCLA (Superfund) reportable quantity
None
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Immediate Hazard - No
Hazard categories
Delayed Hazard - No
Fire Hazard - No
Pressure Hazard - No
Reactivity Hazard - No
No
Section 302 extremely
hazardous substance
Section 311 hazardous chemical No
Not available
Clean Air Act (CAA)
Not available
Clean Water Act (CWA)
Not available
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Not available
Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Not available
Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)
Controlled
WHMIS status
Class D - Division 2B
WHMIS classification
WHMIS labeling
This product does not contain a chemical known to the State of California to cause
State regulations
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Inventory name
Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)*
Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes
Canada Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) No
United States & Puerto Rico Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory Yes
A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s)
16. Other Information
Information contained herein was obtained from sources considered technically accurate
Disclaimer
and reliable. While every effort has been made to ensure full disclosure of product
hazards, in some cases data is not available and is so stated. Since conditions of actual
product use are beyond control of the supplier, it is assumed that users of this material
have been fully trained according to the requirements of all applicable legislation and
regulatory instruments. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and supplier will not
be liable for any losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the
use of or reliance on any information contained in this document.
04-Sep-2007
Issue date
31-Aug-2007
Effective date
31-Aug-2010
Expiry date
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