HOCKING INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL DBA CALIFORNIA CHEM -- SODIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-264-6579
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:08/07/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6579
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HOCKING INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL DBA CALIFORNIA CHEM
Address:2121 HOOVER AVENUE
City:NATIONAL CITY
State:CA
ZIP:92050-6529
Country:US
Info Phone Num:619-474-8457
Emergency Phone Num:619-474-8457
Preparer's Name:DGAC-SSH
CAGE:60930
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HOCKING INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL CORP
Address:2121 HOOVER AVE
Box:City:NATIONAL CITY
State:CA
ZIP:92050
Country:US
Phone:619-474-8457
CAGE:60930

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7647-14-5
RTECS #:VZ4725000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 3000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-EYE:IRRITATION,INHALATION:MILD
    IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, NOSE AND THROAT,INGESTION:LARGE
    DOSES MAY CAUS VOMITING,DIARRHEA, & PROSTRATION.DEHYDRATION &
    CONGESTION OCCUR IN MOST INTERN ORGAN S.CONCEN. SALT SOLUTIONS CAN
    PRODUCE VIOLENT INFLAMMATORY REACTIONS IN TH GASTROINTESTINAL
    TRACT.CHRONIC-NO INFO.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP,
    OR OSH AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION.INHALATION:DUST MAY CAUSE
    COUGHING, DRYNESS, AND SORE THROAT.INGESTION: VOMITING, DIARRHEA,
    PROSTRATION,IF INGESTED IN LARGE AMOUNTS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITA IF NOT BREATHING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTION:IF  LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE HAZARD.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCB &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO CO NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED ABOVE 801C (1474F) IT EMITS
    TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORINE AND SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR
    DISPOSAL. VACCUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST
    DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.AVOID
    EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE DUST
    IS APPARENT, A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR EMERGENCIES, A
    SELF-CONTAINE BREATHING APPARATUS MAY BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN
    WORKING WI THIS MATERIAL.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET IN EYES. MAINTAIN EYE
    WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES IN WOR AREA.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2575F,1413C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1474F,801C
Vapor Pres:1.0@1589F
Spec Gravity:2.16
Solubility in Water:36% @ 68F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LITHIUM, BROMIDE TRIFLUORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, AND FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO ABOVE 801C (1474F) IT
    EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORINE AND SODIUM OXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY, OR IF LOCAL
    ORDINANCES ALLOW CAN BE DISSOLVED IN SUFFICIENT AMOUNTS OF WATER TO
    MEET WATER QUALITY STA NDARD AND FLUSHED DOWN A SEWER DRAIN.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.