FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- SODIUM CHLORIDE,COMMON SALT  -- 6810-00-264-6592
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CHLORIDE,COMMON SALT
MSDS Date:12/27/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6592
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Address:1-REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2801
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:4000MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES AND
    SKIN,RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT IN EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS,REDNESS
    OF EYES,CONJUNCTIVITIS. CHRONIC:ELEVATED BLOOD PRESSURE.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY IRRITATE SKIN & EYES. INGEST OF LG QTY MAY
    CAUSE STOMACH IRRIT (INFO FROM EM SCIENCE MSDS)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20 MINUTES;CALL
    MEDICAL HELP. SKIN:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. INGESTION:GIVE
    WATER;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT EXPECTED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO ACUTE HAZARDS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST IF
    ABOVE PEL/TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,EYE-WASH FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING PT:801C. VAPOR PRESSURE: 1 AT 865C. CONTAINER SIZE: 1.0 BOTTLE.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2575F/1413C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1474F/801C
Vapor Pres:1MMHG
Spec Gravity:2.165
pH:NEUTRL
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (35.7%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,TRANSPARENT CRYSTALS OR WHITE CRYSTALLINE
    POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE,LITHIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW FED,STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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