SAFETY DATA SHEET

Revision Date 28-Apr-2015 Version 2

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product identifier
Product Name Salt, Sodium Chloride

Other means of identification

Product Code(s) AQUA SALT
Synonyms Pool salt

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Recommended Use Pool salt.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Manufacturer Address United Salt Corporation
4800 San Felipe St.
Houston, TX 77056

Emergency telephone number

Company Phone Number 866 549-POOL (7665)
713-877-2677
Emergency Contact: CHEMTREC: +1-703-527-3887 (INTERNATIONAL)
1-800-424-9300 (NORTH AMERICA)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification

Aqua Salt Pool Salt is a consumer product as defined by the Federal, Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act 21 U.S.C. 321(f) and as such
is exempt from HAZCOM labeling requirements 29 CFR 1910.1200(b)(5).

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Warning

Hazard Statements
Causes eye irritation

Emergency Overview

Appearance Physical state Odor

White, crystalline. Solid. Odorless.

Precautionary Statements - Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling.

Precautionary Statements - Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention

General Hazards Although not required to be classified under GHS, this product has been self-classified.

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms Pool salt.

Chemical Name CAS-No Weight % Trade Secret

Sodium Chloride 7647-14-5 100 *

* Yellow prussiate of soda in trace amounts is used as an anti-caking agent in the sized salt.

Trade Secret *The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First aid measures for different exposure routes

Eye contact Burning feeling and temporary redness. May cause irritation and redness. Rinse thoroughly
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids. Consult a
physician. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Skin contact May cause dryness to skin. Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Inhalation Move to fresh air. Irritating to mucous membranes. May cause throat irritation. If symptoms
persist, call a physician.

Ingestion Drink plenty of water. Rinse mouth with water. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Not
intended for human or animal consumption.

Protection of First-aiders Use personal protective equipment.

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

Notes to physician Keep patient under observation. Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media Material is non-flammable. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

Specific hazards arising from the No information available.

chemical

Hazardous Combustion Products Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide (CO 2).

Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.

Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures

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Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid contact with the skin and
the eyes.

Other information See Section 12 for additional information.

Environmental Precautions

Environmental Precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up

Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid generation and spreading of dust.

Methods for Cleaning Up Use personal protective equipment. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize
spreading and keep powder dry. Take up mechanically and collect in suitable container for
disposal. Avoid dust formation. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid dust
formation. Do not ingest.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Technical measures/Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
conditions

Incompatible products Bromine Trifluoride, Lithium.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

Exposure Guidelines Treat as a nuisance dust.

Exposure controls

Engineering Measures Showers

Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems. Ensure adequate ventilation to remove vapors, fumes, dust, etc.
Where reasonably practicable this should be achieved by the use of local exhaust
ventilation and good general extraction. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

Eye/Face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields. or. Tightly fitting safety goggles. for dusty conditions.

Skin and body protection Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls,
as appropriate, to prevent skin contact. Wear latex or Nitrile gloves.

Respiratory protection Effective dust mask. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced,
NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Respiratory protection
must be provided in accordance with current local regulations.

Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands and
face before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Do not eat, drink or smoke
when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the
inside, before re-use.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Solid.

Appearance White, crystalline. Odor Odorless.
Color No information available Odor Threshold No information available

Property Values Not

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pH @ 20 °C No information available
Melting/freezing point 800 °C / 1472 °F.
Boiling point/boiling range 1413 °C / 2575 °F.
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation rate N/A
Flammability (solid, gas) No information available
Flammability Limits in Air
Upper Flammability Limit No data available.
Lower Flammability Limit No data available.
Vapor pressure 1 MM@ 855 deg
Vapor density N/A
Specific Gravity 2.165
Water solubility Appreciable (26.43 % by weight at
20C)
Solubility in other solvents No information available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo information available
Autoignition temperature No information available
Decomposition temperature No information available
Viscosity, kinematic No information available
Viscosity, dynamic No information available
Explosive properties No information available.
Oxidizing Properties No information available

Other information

Softening point No information available

Molecular Weight No data available
VOC Content No data available.
Density No data available
Bulk Density No data available.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
No data available

Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

None under normal processing.

Hazardous Polymerization
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Conditions to Avoid
No information available.

Incompatible Materials
Bromine Trifluoride, Lithium.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

When heated to decomposition (above 1413 C) may emit toxic fumes of Na2O and Cl2.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on likely routes of exposure

Eye contact May cause irritation.

Skin contact Irritating to skin. Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation.
Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Inhalation of dust in high concentration may cause
irritation of respiratory system.
Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation

Sodium Chloride = 3 g/kg ( Rat ) = 10 g/kg (Rabbit) > 42 g/m3 ( Rat ) 1 h
7647-14-5

Information on toxicological effects

Symptoms No information available.

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

Sensitization No information available.

Mutagenic Effects No information available.

Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product.

Reproductive Toxicity No information available.

Specific target organ systemic No information available.

toxicity (single exposure)

Specific target organ systemic No information available.

toxicity (repeated exposure)

Target Organ Effects Skin, Eyes, Gastrointestinal tract (GI).

Aspiration hazard No information available.

Numerical measures of toxicity - Product Information

The following values are calculated based on chapter 3.1 of the GHS document . mg/kg

LD50 Oral (mg/kg) 3000 mg/kg (rat) Estimated

LD50 Dermal 10000 mg/kg (rat) Estimated

LC50 Inhalation (DUST) 17572 mg/l (mist) (dust) mg/m3 4 hour Estimated

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
0% of the mixture consists of components(s) of unknown hazards to the aquatic environment
Chemical Name Toxicity to algae Toxicity to fish Toxicity to daphnia and other
aquatic invertebrates

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Sodium Chloride - 4747 - 7824 mg/L: 96 h 340.7 - 469.2 mg/L: 48 h Daphnia

7647-14-5 Oncorhynchus mykiss LC50 magna EC50 Static 1000 mg/L: 48
flow-through 5560 - 6080 mg/L: 96 h h Daphnia magna EC50
Lepomis macrochirus LC50
flow-through 6020 - 7070 mg/L: 96 h
Pimephales promelas LC50 static
6420 - 6700 mg/L: 96 h Pimephales
promelas LC50 static 12946 mg/L:
96 h Lepomis macrochirus LC50
static 7050 mg/L: 96 h Pimephales
promelas LC50 semi-static

Persistence and degradability No information available.

Bioaccumulation No information available.

Other adverse effects No information available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment

Waste Disposal Methods This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40
CFR 261). This material could become a hazardous waste if it is mixed with or otherwise
comes in contact with a hazardous waste, if chemical additions are made to this material, or
if the material is processed or otherwise altered. Consult 40 CFR 261 to determine whether
the altered material is a hazardous waste. Consult the appropriate state, regional, or local
regulations for additional requirements. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and
local regulations.

Contaminated packaging Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or
disposal. Do not re-use empty containers.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Harmonized Tariff Schedule / Schedule B

HTS/Schedule B Code 2501.00.0000

DOT Not regulated.

TDG Not regulated.

MEX Not regulated.

ICAO Not regulated.

ICAO/IATA Not regulated.

IMDG/IMO Not regulated.

RID Not regulated.

ADR/RID Not regulated.

ADN Not regulated.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International Inventories
TSCA Complies
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DSL/NDSL Complies
EINECS/ELINCS Complies
ENCS Complies
IECSC Complies
KECL Complies
PICCS Complies
AICS Complies

Legend:
TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances

U.S. Federal Regulations

SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372.

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories

Acute Health Hazard No
Chronic Health Hazard No
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No

Clean Water Act

This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42).

CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level
pertaining to releases of this material.

U.S. State Regulations

California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.

U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations

U.S. EPA Label Information

EPA Pesticide registration number Not applicable

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA Health Hazard 0 Flammability 0 Instability 0 Physical and chemical
hazards -
HMIS Health Hazard 1 Flammability 0 Physical Hazard 0 Personal protection X

Technical Contact Tom Ellis

Technical Manager
7901 FM 1405
Baytown, Texas 77523
Office: 281-303-1101 ext 104

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Prepared By HSE Department

United Salt Corporation
4800 San Felipe St.
Houston, TX 77056

Revision Date 28-Apr-2015

Revision Note

Reason for Revision: GHS Revision

SDS sections updated: 2

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

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