EM SCIENCE, DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES, INC. -- SODIUM CHLORIDE, SX0425, (SALT, HALITE)  -- 6810-00-127-5675
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CHLORIDE, SX0425, (SALT, HALITE)
MSDS Date:08/12/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-127-5675
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE, DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES, INC.
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:609-423-6300;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:OAL61
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE, MCB MFG CHEMISTS INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:1U692
Company Name:EM SCIENCE, DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:111 WOODCREST
City:CHERRY HILL
State:NJ
ZIP:08034
Phone:(800) 354-9200
CAGE:OAL61

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 3000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATING TO EYES; POSSIBLY
    IRRITATING TO SKIN. INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES CAUSES STOMACH
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRIT. MAY CAUSE SKIN
    IRRIT. INGEST:LG QTY CAUSES STOMACH IRRIT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CARDIO-VASCULAR CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH
    THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; BLOW
    NOSE TO REMOVE D UST. INGEST: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERSONNEL. WEAR
    SUITABLE PROT EQUIP LISTED UNDER EXPOSURE/PERSONAL PROT. ELIM ANY
    IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLOSION OR
    FIRE HAZS. CONTAIN REL  & ELIM ITS SOURCE, IF THIS CAN BE DONE
    (SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE AT
    CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. DO NOT
    BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES.
Other Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED
    FUME HOOD OR WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
    READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: WITHOUT RISK. TAKE UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL
    AS DESCRIBED UNDER DISPOSAL.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2577F,1414C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1474F,801C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 865C
Vapor Density:1.56
Spec Gravity:2.165
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS CRYSTALS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LITHIUM METAL, BRF*3.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE INDICATED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CL*2, NA*2O

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS
    ON REPORTING RELEASES. REFER TO REGULATORY INFORMATION FOR
    REPORTABLE QUANTITY AND OTHER REGULATORY DATA.

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