Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification Material Safety Data Sheet Product Name: Sodium Chloride Version: 3 Effective Date: June 24, 2014 Supplier: Chemfax Products Ltd Street SE Calgary, AB T2C 5C4 Tel: Material Uses 24 Hour Emergency Canutec (613) WHMIS This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR HMIS Ratings for this product are: Health 1, Flammability 0, Reactivity 0 Section 2. Hazards Identification Physical State and Appearance Hazard Summary Routes of Exposure Potential Acute Health Effects Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure White granules Irritant Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion Skin: May cause irritation Eyes: May cause irritation Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation Ingestion: Ingestion of large quantities mat cause digestive tract irritation, leading to nausea, vomiting, rigidity and convulsions. Continued exposure can produce coma, dehydration and internal organ damage known See Toxicological Information Section 11 Additional Hazard Identification Remarks Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 1 of 5 June 24, 2014

2 Section 3. Composition and Information on Ingredients Name CAS# % by weight Sodium chloride See Section 8 for information on permissible exposure limits and threshold limit values Section 4. First Aid Measures Eye Contact Skin Contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes to Physician Additional First Aid Remarks Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention. Flush area with water. If irritation persists seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse. Remove victim to fresh air. If there is difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention. Give two glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Lay victim on left side to prevent aspiration of any vomit. Seek immediate medical attention. Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures Flammability of the Product Suitable Extinguishing Media Hazardous Combustion Products Precautions for Fire Fighting Non flammable Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding fire At extreme temperatures sodium oxide can be formed Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Use water spray to cool containers and structures exposed to fire. Section 6. Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions Environmental Precautions Methods for Clean Up Gloves, safety glasses Do not allow to enter water ways and sewer systems Sweep up, or vacuum, avoid generating dust. Place in a suitable container for disposal. Wash area with water. Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 2 of 5 June 24, 2014

3 Section 7. Handling and Storage Handling Minimise dust generation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not ingest or inhale. Storage Store in a cool dry place, away from incompatible products Section 8. Exposure Controls and Personal Protection Exposure Guidelines Sodium chloride Exposure Controls Personal Protection Respiratory Skin Eyes Other Local exhaust ventilation Not established for this product If dust is generated respiratory protection should be worn Gloves and coveralls Safety glasses Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Physical State and Appearance White granules Odour Threshold ph 7 8 Boiling Point 1413 o C Melting Point / Freezing point 801 o C Flash Point Evaporation Rate Flammable Limits Auto-Ignition Temperature Vapour Density Vapour Pressure Specific Gravity / Relative Density Density = Solubility in Water Soluble % Volatile Other Data Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability Stable Hazardous Polymerisation Will not occur Conditions to Avoid Materials to Avoid Extreme temperatures. Exposure to moist air or water. This product will react with most non-noble metals such as iron and Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 3 of 5 June 24, 2014

4 Hazardous Decomposition Products steel, building materials such as cement, bromine or trifluoride. Potentially explosive reaction with dichloromaleic anhydride and urea. Electrolysis of mixtures with nitrogen compounds may form explosive nitrogen trichloride. Toxic fumes of sodium oxide Section 11. Toxicological Information Principle Routes of Exposure Skin: Eyes: Inhalation: Ingestion: Additional Information Acute Animal Toxicity Sodium chloride May cause irritation May cause irritation May cause respiratory tract irritation Ingestion of large quantities mat cause digestive tract irritation, leading to Nausea, vomiting, rigidity and convulsions. Continued exposure can produce coma, dehydration and internal organ damage available Carcinogenicity Not listed Reproductive Toxicity / Teratogenicity / Embryotoxicity / Mutagenicity known Section 12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity BOD and COD Biodegradability / OECD Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation Special Remarks Section 13. Disposal Considerations Dispose of in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations Section 14. Transport Information TDG Classification Marine Pollutant Special Precautions Not regulated for TDG No Chemfax Products Ltd. Page 4 of 5 June 24, 2014

5 Section 15. Regulatory Information Canada DSL Inventory TSCA WHMIS Hazard Class Additional Information All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt All components of this product are either on the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory List or exempt D2B Section 16. Other Information Prepared by: Chemfax Products Ltd., Technical Department Date Prepared: January 25, 2008 Revision Date: June 24, 2014 Disclaimer Notice to reader To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist. Chemfax Products Ltd. expressly disclaims all expressed or implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the product provided. Chemfax Products Page 5 of 5 June 24, 2014