MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Bulk Deicing Salt Last Updated September 13, 2011

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Bulk Deicing Salt CAS Number: Mixture

Synonyms: Sodium Chloride
Company Identification: Central Salt LLC
385 Airport Road, Suite 108
Elgin, IL 60123 USA
1-847-608-8130 (For product information)
1-620-257-5626 (For emergencies)
1-847-608-8135 (Fax)

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CONTAINING: HAZARDOUS AND/OR REGULATED COMPONENTS

Chemical Name Amount CAS Number OSHA PEL ACGIH TWA

Sodium Chloride 92 - 98% 7647-14-5 Not Listed Not Listed

Sodiumferrocyanide 50 – 150 ppm 13601-19-9 Not Listed Not Listed
HAZARDS DISCLOSURE: This product does require employee notification as defined by the OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
CAUTION! CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IF SWALLOWED.
HMIS/NFPA Rating: See Section 16
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: This product is an irritant case of skin contact, of eye contact, of ingestion,
and of inhalation.
ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin. Eyes, Inhalation, Ingestion.
TARGET ORGANS: None known
INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may cause irritation.
INGESTION: Ingestion of this product may cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged or repeated exposure to this product may cause irritation.
EYE CONTACT: Contact with eyes will cause irritation with pain, redness and tearing.
CHRONIC EXPOSURE: None Known
AGGRAVATION OF PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders may be more
susceptible to the effects of the substance.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION FIRST AID: If breathing is difficult remove victim to fresh air and provide oxygen if necessary. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN CONTACT FIRST AID: Wash exposed skin with plenty of soap and water. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
EYE CONTACT FIRST AID: If contact with eyes, remove contact lenses if worn and immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IF IRRITATION OR BLURRED VISION OCCURS.
INGESTION FIRST AID: Induce vomiting as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS: Treat symptomatically and supportively

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Not Flammable

AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Applicable
FLASH POINT: Not Applicable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, % by Volume: lel: NA%; uel: NA%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None Known
SPECIAL INFORMATION: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste
disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority requirements.
U.S. Regulations (CERCLA) requires reporting spills and releases to soil, water and air in excess of reportable
quantities. The toll free number for the US Coast Guard National Response Center is (800) 424-8802.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS: Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, acids.
HANDLING (PERSONNEL): Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or
the label. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Wash thoroughly after handling.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Sodium Chloride:
-OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): Not Listed
-ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TWA): Not Listed
Use general nuisance dust limits: 10 mg/m³
VENTILATION SYSTEM: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee
exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation,
A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
PERSONAL RESPIRATORS (NIOSH APPROVED): Not normally required with this product. If the exposure
limit is exceeded, and engineering controls are not feasible, see 29CFR1910.134 for details.
SKIN PROTECTION: Not normally required with this product. Use good hygiene practices.
EYE PROTECTION: Use appropriate eye/face protection to prevent contact.
GOOD HYGIENE CONDITIONS: Wash with soap and water before meals and at the end of each work shift.
Good manufacturing practices require amounts of any chemical be removed from the skin as soon as
practical, especially before eating or smoking.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Solid Appearance: White Crystalline coarse powder

Odor: Slight pH: 7 (Neutral)
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable Vapor Density: Not Available
Evaporation Rate:Not Applicable Viscosity: Not Applicable
Boiling Point: 1413°C (2575°F) Melting Point: 801°C (1473°F)
Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.165 Molecular Formula:NaCl

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Incompatible materials, high temperatures.
INCOMPATIBILITIES WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICOLOGICAL DATA:
Sodium Chloride:
WARNING: THE LC50 VALUES HEREUNDER ARE ESTIMATED ON THE BASIS OF A 4-HOUR
EXPOSURE. Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 3000 mg/kg [Rat.]. Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): >10000 mg/kg
[Rabbit]. Acute toxicity of the dust (LC50): >42000 mg/m3 1 hours [Rat].
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: No components of this product are listed as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP or OSHA.
EPIDEMIOLOGY: No information found
TERATOGENICITY: No information found
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS: Adverse reproductive effects have occurred in experimental animals.
MUTAGENICITY: No information found
NEUROTOXICITY: No information found Cancer Lists

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ENVIRONMENTAL FATE:
Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation
products may arise.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY:
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL:
Recover, reclaim or recycle when practical.
Dispose of material in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
CONTAMINATED MATERIALS: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Domestic (Land, D.O.T.), International (Water, I.M.O.), International (Air, I.C.A.O.)
Proper Shipping Name: Not a DOT controlled Material (Non-Regulated)
Hazard Class: NA
UN/NA: NA
Packing Group: NA
ERG GUIDE NUMBER: NA
SUPPLEMENTAL HAZARD: None

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

FEDERAL REGULATORY STATUS
U.S. SARA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS: The components of this product are not subject to the reporting
requirements of Sections 302, 304, and 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act.
U.S. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ): None

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U.S. TSCA INVENTORY STATUS: The components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory or are
exempted from listing.
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Liquid)
PROP 65 - WARNING:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN A CHEMICAL(S) KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
CANCER.
CANADA:
CAS# 7647-14-5 is listed on Canada’s DSL List.
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
WHIMS Classification: This product is not controlled by WHIMS.

This material or all of its components are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances under the
Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). This material or all of its components are listed on the Canadian
Domestic Substances List (DSL). This material or all of its components are listed (or considered as having
been notified) on the European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (EINECS). Other inventory lists:,
Korea (TCCL), Australia (AICS), China (Draft), PICCS (Philippines-RA6969), Japan (ENCS METI/MOL).

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Label Requirements:
CAUTION! CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IF SWALLOWED.

Health 1
Hazardous Material Information System Flammability 0
(HMIS):
Reactivity 0
Personal Protection A
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1-Health, 0-Flammablity, 0-Reactivity
NFPA/HMIS Definitions: 0-Least, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-High, 4-Extreme

Prepared By: Paul Eigbrett (MSDS Authoring Services) Part Number: --

Approval Date: September 13, 2011 Supersedes Date: New

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The data in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. It does not relate to use in
combination with any other material or in any process. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) has been reviewed to fully comply
with the guidance contained in the ANSI MSDS standard (ANSI Z400.1-2004)

This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of Central Salt
LLC. The data on this sheet are related only to the specific material designated herein. Central Salt LLC assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon these data.
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.

END OF MSDS

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