SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- 22351-4 SODIUM CHLORIDE 99+% ACS REAGENT  -- 6550-00F053958
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:22351-4 SODIUM CHLORIDE 99+% ACS REAGENT
MSDS Date:07/01/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F053958
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-3010
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:FLUKA CHEMICAL CORP
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL
Box:City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:63181
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE		    *97-2*
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 3 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. EYES/SKIN: CAUSES IRRITATION. MATERIAL
    IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

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

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
    MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: WASH
    OUT MOUTH W /WATER IF CONSCIOUS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING
    FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T ENTER ENCLOSED/CONFINED FIRE SPACE W/O
    PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. USE SCBA TO PROTECT AGAINST EFFECTS OF
    NORMAL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION/OXYGEN DEFICIENCY

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD
    FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP I S COMPLETE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. PRODUCT IS HYGROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON
    CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:MASK
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1473.8F
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:2.165
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS. REACTS VIOLENTLY W/BROMINE
    TRIFLUORIDE & LITHIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL: ADD TO A LARGE STIRRED EXCESS OF WATER.
    ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQUIDS & PACKAGE
    FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH AQUEOUS SOLUTION DOWN THE DRAIN W/PLENTY OF
    WATER. DISPOSE OF IAW/L OCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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