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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: SALT
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid Additive CAS No. 7647-14-5
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Sodium Chloride
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a controlled product under WHMIS
WORK PLACE HAZARD: N/A
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
SHIPPING NAME: Not Dangerous Goods
TDG CLASSIFICATION: N/A
UN NUMBER (PIN): N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NUMBER LD Oral-Rat OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(50)
No Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
EFFECTS OF Minimal effects expected as this is common sodium chloride and is non-toxic and non-
OVEREXPOSURE: hazardous.
EYE CONTACT: Mechanical irritation, watering of eyes and inflammation of conjunctivas.
SKIN CONTACT: Irritation, inflammation, and small ulcerations. Because sodium chloride is hydroscopic,
prolonged contact with skin will result in drying of the surface of the skin resulting in minor
irritation.
INGESTION: Disagreeable taste, nausea and vomiting. Large amounts can cause irritation of the
stomach.
INHALATION: Slight irritation of nose and sneezing.
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water. If irritation develops use a hand lotion or hand cream to help moisturize
skin surface.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water, consult a physician.
INGESTION: Consult a physician.
INHALATION: Consult a physician.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Solid white; odourless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.165 g/cc
BOILING POINT (掳C): 1413 掳C
MELTING POINT (掳C): 804 掳C
pH: 6.7 鈥? 7.3
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 1 g/2.8 ml
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: None
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): 1.0 mm @ 865 掳C
VAPOUR DENSITY (Air = 1): N/A
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not Flammable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not combustible. That necessary for surrounding material.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Self-contained respirators required for fire fighting personnel.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None.
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): Lithium, bromine triflouride
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Chlorine, sodium oxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Suggest NIOSH/MESA approved dust mask
VENTILATION: None Required
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Suggest Gloves (Plastic or Rubber)
EYE PROTECTION: Suggest goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): None Required
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Keep dry until used.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
No special procedure required.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of material in accordance with local ordinances. Landfill is suggested.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE PRINTED: April 6, 2006 BY: MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
DATE MODIFIED: May 31, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
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