SDS

#20427
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Issue date 28-September-2015
Precautionary statement
Prevention
Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Response
Wash hands after handling.
Storage
Store away from incompatible materials, i.e, strong oxidizing agents (see Section 10)
Disposal
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
Hazard(s) not otherwise
classified (HNOC)
None known.
Supplemental information
Not applicable.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Mixture
Composition comments
The criteria for listing components in this section are: Carcinogens, Respiratory Sensitizers,
Mutagens, Teratogens and Reproductive toxins are listed when present at 0.1% or greater;
components which are otherwise hazardous according to WHMIS/OSHA are listed when present
at 1.0% or greater. Non hazardous components are not listed. The products pertaining to this SDS
have various proportions of components which do not meet the listing criteria.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation
Avoid breathing dust. If breathing is difficult, remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist.
Skin contact
Rinse skin with water/shower. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Eye contact
Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth. If ingestion of a large amount does occur, seek medical attention.
Most important
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
Indication of immediate
medical attention and special
treatment needed
Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation.
Treat symptomatically.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Salt and salt mixtures are non-combustible.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Special protective equipment
and precautions for firefighters
Fire-fighting
equipment/instructions
Not applicable.
During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.
Use appropriate firefighting PPE as a general precaution.
Salt is not combustible and is thus not the material of concern for firefighting equipment or
methods.
Specific methods
In the event of a fire, equipment and methods that are consistent with the combusting material
should be utilized.
General fire hazards
No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
Hazardous combustion
products
Explosion data
Sensitivity to mechanical
impact
Sensitivity to static
discharge
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Chlorine. Hydrogen chloride. Oxides of sodium.
Not available.
Not available.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Restrict area to facilitate clean up.
Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Prevent direct entry into waterways and sewers.
Following product recovery, flush area with water if necessary. For waste disposal, see section 13
of the SDS.
Environmental precautions
Avoid direct release into waterways and sewers.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
Use care in handling/storage. Avoid breathing dust.