Material Safety Data Sheet
HMIS
NFPA Personal Protective Equipment
Health Hazard
2
0 Fire Hazard
0
2 0
Reactivity
0 See Section 15.
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Page Number: 1
Catalog
Sodium chloride (Rock Salt) S1248
Common Name/
Number(s).
Trade Name
7647-14-5
CAS#
Manufacturer VZ4725000
RTECS
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium
TSCA
chloride
GARDENA, CA 90248
Not available.
Commercial Name(s) Not applicable.
CI#
Salt; Sea Salt
Synonym
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
Sodium chloride
Chemical Name CHEMTREC (24hr) 800-424-9300
Chloride salt. (Salt.) CALL (310) 516-8000
Chemical Family
NaCl
Chemical Formula
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
Supplier
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
3
STEL (mg/m3) CEIL (mg/m3)
Name CAS # TWA (mg/m ) % by Weight
1) Sodium chloride 7647-14-5 100
Sodium chloride:
Toxicological Data
ORAL (LD50): Acute: 3000 mg/kg [Rat.]. 4000 mg/kg [Mouse].
on Ingredients
DERMAL (LD50): Acute: >10000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Acute: >42000 mg/m3 1 hours [Rat].
DUST (LC50):
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
Potential Chronic Health
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
Effects
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female [POSSIBLE].
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
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Sodium chloride (Rock Salt)
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Cold water may be used.
Serious Skin Contact Not available.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention if symptoms appear.
Serious Inhalation Not available.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if
symptoms appear.
Serious Ingestion Not available.
Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data
Non-flammable.
Flammability of the Product
Not applicable.
Auto-Ignition Temperature
Not applicable.
Flash Points
Not applicable.
Flammable Limits
Not available.
Products of Combustion
Not applicable.
Fire Hazards in Presence of
Various Substances
Explosion Hazards in Presence Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not available.
of Various Substances
Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes.
Special Remarks on
Fire Hazards
Special Remarks on Explosion Electrolysis of sodium chloride in presence of nitrogenous compounds to produce chlorine may lead to formation
of explosive nitrogen trichloride.
Hazards
Potentially explosive reaction with dichloromaleic anhydride + urea.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority
requirements.
Large Spill Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water
on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
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Sodium chloride (Rock Salt)
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Keep locked up.. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear suitable protective
Precautions
clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Keep away from
incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids.
Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above
Storage
39癈 (102.2癋). Preferably store at temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
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 Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used
a Large Spill to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist
BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance Solid. (Solid crystalline powder.) Slight.
Odor
Saline.
Taste
58.44 g/mole
Molecular Weight
White.
Color
7 [Neutral.]
pH (1% soln/water)
1413癈 (2575.4癋)
Boiling Point
801癈 (1473.8癋)
Melting Point
Not available.
Critical Temperature
2.165 (Water = 1)
Specific Gravity
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Volatility
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.
Not available.
Ionicity (in Water)
See solubility in water.
Dispersion Properties
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
Solubility
Soluble in glycerol, and ammonia.
Very slightly soluble in alcohol.
Insoluble in Hydrochloric Acid.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data
The product is stable.
Stability
Not available.
Instability Temperature
Incompatible materials, high temperatures.
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, acids.
Incompatibility with various
substances
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Sodium chloride (Rock Salt)
Not considered to be corrosive for metals and glass.
Corrosivity
Hygroscopic.
Special Remarks on
Reacts with most nonnoble metals such as iron or steel, building materials (such as cement)
Reactivity
Sodium chloride is rapidly attacked by bromine trifluoride.
Violent reaction with lithium.
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Corrosivity
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity to Animals WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR EXPOSURE.
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 3000 mg/kg [Rat.].
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >10000 mg/kg [Rabbit].
Acute toxicity of the dust (LC50): >42000 mg/m3 1 hours [Rat].
Chronic Effects on Humans MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/female [POSSIBLE].
Other Toxic Effects on Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Humans
Special Remarks on Lowest Published Lethal Dose (LDL) [Man] - Route: Oral; Dose: 1000 mg/kg
Toxicity to Animals
Special Remarks on May cause adverse reproductive effects (fetotoxicity, abortion, maternal effects) by intraplacental route.
Chronic Effects on Humans May affect genetic material (mutagenic)
Special Remarks on other Acute Potential Health Effects:
Toxic Effects on Humans Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion: Ingestion of large quantities can irritate the stomach (as in overuse of salt tablets) with nausea and
vomiting. May affect behavior (muscle spasicity/contraction, somnolence), sense organs, metabolism, and
cardiovascular system. Continued exposure may produce dehydration, internal organ congestion, and coma.
Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may
Products of Biodegradation
arise.
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Not available.
Special Remarks on the
Products of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
Waste Disposal
control regulations.
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Sodium chloride (Rock Salt)
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT Classification Not a DOT controlled material (United States).
Not applicable.
Identification
Not applicable.
Special Provisions for
Transport
DOT (Pictograms)
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium chloride (Rock Salt)
Federal and State
Regulations
California
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found
Proposition 65
to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: No products were found.
Warnings
Other Regulations EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
Other Classifications WHMIS (Canada)
DSCL (EEC) R36- Irritating to eyes. S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
R40- Possible risks of irreversible S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and
effects. gloves.
R62- Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) 2 National Fire Protection Flammability
0
Association (U.S.A.)
Fire Hazard
0
0
2
Health Reactivity
Reactivity
0
Specific hazard
Personal Protection
E
WHMIS (Canada)
(Pictograms)
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
TDG (Canada)
(Pictograms)
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
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Sodium chloride (Rock Salt)
Protective Equipment Gloves.
Lab coat.
Dust respirator. Be sure to use an
approved/certified respirator or
equivalent.
Splash goggles.
Section 16. Other Information
S3811
MSDS Code
-Hawley, G.G.. The Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11e ed., New York N.Y., Van Nostrand Reinold, 1987.
References
-SAX, N.I. Dangerous Properties of Indutrial Materials. Toronto, Van Nostrand Reinold, 6e ed. 1984.
-The Sigma-Aldrich Library of Chemical Safety Data, Edition II.
Other Special Not available.
Considerations
Validated by Sonia Owen on 9/19/2003. Verified by Sonia Owen.
Printed 9/25/2003.
CALL (310) 516-8000
Notice to Reader
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packaged. If this product is
combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the user's responsibility to develop proper
methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical data judged to be reliable, Spectrum Quality Products,
Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
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