DEICING SALT

Calcium Formate

Keep out of reach of children. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid skin and eye contract.

Symptoms/injuries : Irritation to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Symptoms/injuries after inhalation: Overexposure may be irritating to the respiratory system.

Symptoms/injuries after skin contact: May cause skin irritation.

Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : May cause eye irritation.

Symptoms/injuries after ingestion: If a large quantity has been ingested : Abdominal pain; Diarrhea; Nausea; Vomiting; Tingling in hands and feet; Weak pulse; Circulatory disturbances Chronic symptoms:Prolonged inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation.

General Measures : Do not breathe fumes from fires or vapors from decomposition

Protective Equipment for Emergency & NonEmergency Personnel : Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection including tight fitting goggles in areas of high dust concentration. Wear NIOSH approved respiratory protective equipment when workplace conditions warrant use of respirator.

Emergency Procedures : If possible, stop flow of product. Contain and collect as any solid. Ventilate area.

For Containment : Contain and collect as any solid. Do not allow into drains or water courses or dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected.

Methods for Cleaning Up : Recover the product by vacuuming, shovelling or sweeping. Avoid generation of dust during clean-up of spills. If uncontaminated, recover and reuse as product.

Additional Hazards when processed: When heated, material emits irritating fumes.

Precautions for safe handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.

Hygiene Measures: Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure

Storage Conditions: Store tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from moisture and preferably below 70% relative humidity.

Special Rules on Packaging: Avoid contact with aluminum or carbon steel to minimize corrosion.

Appropriate engineering controls: Ensure adequate ventilation (especially in confined areas), eye wash stations.

Personal protective equipment: Gloves. Safety glasses. Protective clothing.

Hand Protection: Impermeable protective gloves.

Eye Protection: Protective goggles and safety glasses

Skin and Body Protection: Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure. Wear suitable protective clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash clothing frequently.

Footwear: Normal

Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved air-purifying or supplied-air respirator where airborne concentrations of dust are expected to exceed exposure limits.

VOC Content :No Data Available

Bulk Density: 71-77lbs/ft3 (1137-1234kg/m3)

Molecular Formula : NaCl

Contact with strong acids may produce hydrogen chlorine gas.

Not Classified

SODIUM CHLORIDE (7647-14-5)

LC50 3g/kg                       LD50 (oral) >10g/kg                  LD50 (dermal) >42g/m3 (Exposure time: 1h)

Mild - Salt dust can cause eye irritation.

The following states have an OSH program approved by OSHA. If you are located in any of these states you may be under state jurisdiction rather than federal jurisdiction and your state may have more stringent requirements than OSHA. You should consult your state regulations to ensure compliance.

Alaska Arizona California *Connecticut Hawaii *Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Maryland Michigan Minnesota Nevada New Mexico *New Jersey *New York North Carolina Oregon Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont *Virgin Islands Virginia Washington Wyoming *The state plans in these states apply only to public sector employees. In these states private sector employers are subject to USOL – OSHA jurisdiction. All other state plans apply to both public and private sector employers.

Sodium Chloride (7647-14-5) – U.S. Texas – Effects Screening Levels – Short Term & Long Term

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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.