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Aspen Snow & Ice Melter
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
: Not available.
Common Name : Code
Aspen Snow & Ice Melter
: North American Salt Company : Not available.
Supplier MSDS#
8300 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS
66210, USA
(913) 344-9100
: 10/30/2002.
: Not available.
Synonyms Preparation Date
: Not available. : 10/30/2002.
Trade name Print Date
: Deicing.
Material Uses
: North American Salt Company : Canada:
Manufacturer In Case of Emergency
8300 College Boulevard CANUTEC-1-613-996-6666
Overland Park, KS US:
66210, USA CHEMTREC-1-800-424-9300
(913) 344-9100
Section 2. Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS # Exposure Limits
Name
Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 TWA PEL: No specific limits have been established for sodium chloride or magnesium
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 sodium chloride or magnesium
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 TWA TLV, 3mg/cu.m. Respirable Particulate TWA TLV.
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate 7791-18-6 Not available.
Corrosion inhibitor Not available. Not available.
Section 3. Hazards Identification
: White crystalline solid.
Emergency Overview
WARNING!
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
: Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes : Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant).
Skin : Sensitization of the product: Not available.
Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening,
or, occasionally, blistering.
Inhalation : Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant).
Ingestion : Slightly hazardous in case of ingestion.
: Carcinogenic Effects: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH.
Potential Chronic Health
Mutagenic Effects: Not available.
Effects
Teratogenic Effects: Not available.
: Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Medical Conditions Aggravated
by Overexposure:
Potential Environmental Effects : Maybe harmful to freshwater aquatic species and to plants that are not saline tolerant.
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
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Section 4. First Aid Measures
: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
Eye Contact
15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Obtain medical attention if irritation persist.
: Wash with soap and water. Cold water may be used. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact
: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation
: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain
Ingestion
medical attention.
: Not available.
Notes to Physician
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
: Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product
: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature
: Not applicable.
Flash Points
: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
: May release toxic fumes of chlorine and sodium oxides.
Products of Combustion
: Not applicable.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not applicable.
Explosion Hazards in Presence
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not applicable.
of Various Substances
: Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
: Fire fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout gear.
Protective Clothing (Fire)
: Not available.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
: Not available.
Special Remarks on Explosion
Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. If necessary: Neutralize the
Small Spill and Leak
residue with a dilute solution of acetic acid. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
: Contact emergency service for advice. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill and Leak
Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
: Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with incompatibles.
Handling
: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
Engineering Controls
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to
airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection
Eyes : Safety glasses.
Body : Protective clothing may be worn in dusty area, but is generally not required.
Respiratory : NIOSH approved filtering facepiece may be necessary.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State and Appearance : White crystalline solid.
: White.
Color
: Odorless.
Odor
: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
: Not applicable.
Molecular Formula
: Basic.
pH (5% Soln/Water)
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: Not available.
Boiling/Condensation Point
: 800.9癈 (1473.6癋) based on data for: Sodium chloride.
Melting/Freezing Point
: Not available.
Critical Temperature
: Weighted average: 2.05 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
: The highest known value is 0.1 kPa (1 mmHg) (at 20癈) (Sodium chloride). Weighted average: 0.1 kPa (0.75 mmHg)
Vapor Pressure
(at 20癈)
: Not available.
Vapor Density
: 0% (v/v). (Sodium chloride.) 0% (w/w). ( Sodium chloride.)
Volatility
: Not available.
Odor Threshold
: Not available.
Evaporation Rate
: -4 (%)
VOC
: Not available.
Viscosity
: Not available.
LogKow
: Easily soluble in methanol, acetone.
Solubility
Partially soluble in cold water, hot water.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
: The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
: Not available.
Conditions of Instability
: Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids.
Incompatibility with Various
Slightly reactive to reactive with metals.
Substances
: These products are halogenated compounds, hydrogen chloride.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products
: Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 3174 mg/kg (Rat) (Calculated value for the mixture).
Toxicity to Animals
Acute toxicity of the dust (LC50): >2100 ml/m3 4 hour(s) [Rat]. (Sodium chloride).
: Carcinogenic Effects: Not classified or listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, EU and ACGIH.
Chronic Effects on Humans
May cause damage to the following organs: eyes, endothelium.
: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Other Toxic Effects on Humans
: Not available.
Special Remarks on Toxicity to
Animals
: Not available.
Special Remarks on Chronic
Effects on Humans
Special Remarks on Other Toxic : Not available.
Effects on Humans
Section 12. Ecological Information
: Maybe harmful to freshwater aquatic species and to plants that are not saline tolerant.
Ecotoxicity
: Not available.
BOD and COD
: Not available.
Biodegradable/OECD
: Not available.
Mobility
: These products are halogenated compounds. Some metallic oxides.
Products of Degradation
: The products of degradation are more toxic than the product itself.
Toxicity of the Products of
Biodegradation
: Not applicable.
Special Remarks
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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Waste Information
: Not available.
Waste Stream
Consult your local or regional authorities.
Section 14. Transport Information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Class Packing Group Label
Information
Not Not applicable. Not a DOT controlled material (United Not applicable.
DOT Classification
applicable. States).
Not Not applicable. Not a TDG controlled material. Not applicable.
TDG Classification
applicable.
Not available. Not available. Not available.
ADR/RID Class Not
available.
Not available. Not available. Not available.
Not
IMDG Class
available.
Not Not available. Not available. Not available.
IATA-DGR Class
available.
Section 15. Regulatory Information
: Not controlled under the HCS (United States).
HCS Classification
: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium chloride 7647-14-5; Magnesium chloride hexahydrate 7791-18-6
U.S. Federal Regulations
Not listed under SARA 302, 304 or 313.
Not listed under SARA 311/312.
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No ingredient was found.
Not listed under CWA.
Not listed under CAA.
Not listed under CERCLA.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No ingredient was found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No ingredient was found.
CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: No ingredient was found.
: No products were found under New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania RTK.
State Regulations
California Prop. 65: No ingredient was found.
: Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Canadian Regulations
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.
Section 16. Other Information
Hazardous Material 1 National Fire
Health
Fire Hazard
0
Information System Protection
0
Fire Hazard
(U.S.A.) Association (U.S.A.) 1 0
Health Reactivity
0
Reactivity
Specific Hazard
E
Personal Protection
: Not available.
References
: Not available.
Other Special Considerations
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: 10/30/2002.
Date of printing
: 10/30/2002.
Preparation Date
: Dell Tech Laboratories Ltd. (519) 858-5021
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To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any
liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with
caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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