FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- S71989 SODIUM CHLORIDE 21105  -- 6810-00F055551
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:S71989 SODIUM CHLORIDE 21105
MSDS Date:12/14/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F055551
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
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		    *97-4*
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 3 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION. INGESTION: GI
    IRRITATION & INTERNAL ORGAN CONGESTION. INHALATION: RESPIRATORY
    TRACT IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, REGIDITY,
    CONVULSIONS, COMA, DEHYDRATION.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS &
    ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. GIVE CPR/ OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:SMALL: WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2/CHEMICAL
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SCBA.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
    VACUUM/SWEEP UP MATERIAL & PLACE INTO A SUITABLE DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER. AVOID GENERATING DUSTY CONDITIONS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. USE
    W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MINIMIZE DUST GENERATION & ACCUMULATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING. DON'T
    INGEST/INHALE.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR PURIFYING DUST/MIST
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL AIRBORNE
    LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2575F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1474F
Spec Gravity:2.165
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS/WHITE CRYSTAL SOLID; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS(IRON/STEEL)/BUILDING
    MATERIALS(CEMENT)/BROMINE/TRIFLUORIDE/DICHLOROMALEIC ANHYDRIDE &
    UREA/NITROGEN COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS..

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