Sodium Chloride
21105

        **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Sodium Chloride
Catalog Numbers:
    AC424290030, S641212, S641350LB, S641500, S71988, S71989, S71989-1, S78446,
    S78449, S78449-1, BP358 1, BP358 10, BP358 212, BP358-1, BP358-212, BP3581,
    BP35810, BP3581000, BP358212, BW13550350, BW1355350, BW13555350, NC9468610,
    NC9516271, NC9519034, NC9534701, NC9566889, NC9607345, NC9648474, NC9683841
    S271 1, S271 10, S271 3, S271 350LB, S271 50, S271 500, S271-1, S271-10,
    S271-3, S271-350L, S271-350LB, S271-50, S271-500, S2711, S27110, S2713,
    S271350L, S271350LB, S27150, S271500, S27150LC, S640 10, S640 3, S640 50,
    S640 500, S640-10, S640-3, S640-50, S640-500, S64010, S64010001, S64010002,
    S64010LC, S6403, S640350KG, S64050, S640500, S641-212, S641-350LB, S641-500
    S641350LCBLC, S641P350LB, S671 10, S671 3, S671 500, S671-10, S671-3,
    S671-500, S67110, S67110LC, S6713, S671500, S71989-2, S719891, S719892,
    S784491, WESS2713, XX64125LB, XXB64017.5KG, XXBP358350LB, XXS27120KG,
    XXS271250LBX, XXS64010KG, XXS64085KG
Synonyms:
    Common salt; Halite; Rock salt; Saline; Salt; Sea salt; Table salt.
Company Identification:  Fisher Scientific
                         1 Reagent Lane
                         Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information, call:  201-796-7100
Emergency Number:       201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|     7647-14-5  |Sodium chloride                       |  ca.100  | 231-598-3 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+

                  **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance:  colorless or white.
Caution! May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause eye and
skin irritation. May cause digestive tract irritation with nausea,
vomiting, and diarrhea.
Target Organs: Blood, lungs, male reproductive system.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         May cause eye irritation.
    Skin:
         May cause skin irritation.
    Ingestion:
         Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
         Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea and vomiting, rigidity or
         convulsions. Continued exposure can produce coma, dehydration, and
         internal organ
    Inhalation:
         May cause respiratory tract irritation.
    Chronic:
         No information found.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin:
         Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
         while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
         irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
    Ingestion:
         If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
         Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
         give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
         Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
    Notes to Physician:
         Treat symptomatically.

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with skin
         and eyes. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to
         prevent contact with thermal decomposition products. Substance is
         noncombustible.
    Extinguishing Media:
         For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or
         chemical foam.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
         container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
         Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and
         accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep
         container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
    Storage:
         Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
         substances.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne
         levels. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be
         equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.

                                Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
|   Chemical Name    |        ACGIH      |       NIOSH       |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Sodium chloride    |none listed        |none listed        |none listed      |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+

    OSHA Vacated PELs:
         Sodium chloride:
            No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.

    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      Wear safety glasses with side shields.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
                      contact with skin.
         Respirators:
                      A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist
                      respirator or European Standard EN 149.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Solid
Appearance:                 colorless or white
Odor:                       odorless
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Not available.
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              2575 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point:     1474 deg F
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
Flash Point:                Not available.
NFPA Rating:                (est.) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits, Lower:    Not available.
                 Upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:  Not available.
Solubility:                 Soluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density:   2.165
Molecular Formula:          NaCl
Molecular Weight:           58.4428

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         High temperatures.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Reacts with most nonnoble metals such as iron or steel, building
         materials (such as cement), bromine, or trifluoride. Potentially
         explosive reaction with dichloromaleic anhydride + urea. Electrolysis
         of mixtures with nitrogen compounds may form explosive nitrogen
         trichloride.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Toxic fumes of sodium oxide.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 7647-14-5: VZ4725000
    LD50/LC50:
         CAS# 7647-14-5: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3
         gm/kg.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Sodium chloride -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No information reported.
    Teratogenicity:
         An experimental teratogen.
    Reproductive Effects:
         Human reproductive effects by intraplacental route: terminates
         pregnancy. Experimental reproductive effects.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information reported.
    Mutagenicity:
         Human mutation data reported.
    Other Studies:
         No information reported.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    Ecotoxicity:
         No information found.

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classif
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Part
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regu
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 7647-14-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
       Health & Safety Reporting List
         None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
       Chemical Test Rules
         None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
       Section 12b
         None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
       TSCA Significant New Use Rule
         None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
    SARA
       Section 302 (RQ)
         None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
       Section 302 (TPQ)
         None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
       SARA Codes
         CAS # 7647-14-5: acute.
       Section 313
         No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
    Clean Air Act:
         This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
         This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
         Substances under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
         Pollutants under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
         under the CWA.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Sodium chloride is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA,
    FL, or NJ.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: Not available.
         Risk Phrases:
         Safety Phrases:
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 7647-14-5: 0
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

  Canada
         CAS# 7647-14-5 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
         This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
         CAS# 7647-14-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  7/12/1999  Revision #2 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.
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