Product ID:SODIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:11/24/1988
FSC:6505
NIIN:01-330-8925
MSDS Number: BXCHY

Emergency Phone: 708-317-8800, 800-727-7003

Info Phone: 708-317-8800 (MEDICAL 317-8202)

Cage: 39832

Telephone: 847-317-1256

Cage: 39832

SODIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 7647-14-5

RTECS: VZ4725000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 3000 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
& GI TRACTS. ACUTE- THIS PRODUCT IS A STERILE, NONPYROGENIC,
CONCENTRATED SOLUTION FOR INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY AFTER DILUTION.
CONCENTRATED SOLUTION MAY CAUSE EYES, SKIN , RESPIRATORY & GI
TRACTS IRRITATION. CHRONIC- UNKNOWNN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

First Aid:CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. CALL PHYSICIAN.
SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
ORAL:IF CONSCIOU S, FLUSH MOUTH OUT WITH WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. IT EMITS TOXIC GASES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VACUUM OR ABSORB
SPILL WITH VERMICULITE OR PAPER TOWEL. PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
WASTE DISPOSAL. CLEAN AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AREA. PROTECT FROM
FREEZING. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:AS A GENERAL RULE, WHEN HANDLING PHARMACEUTICAL
PRODUCTS, AVOID ALL FORMS OF CONTACT AND INHALATION OF DUST, FUMES,
MISTS, AND/OR VAPORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:LATEX RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2575F(NACL)
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:>86F,>30C
pH:4.5- 7
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS SOLUTION - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT (ABOVE 86F/30C)

Waste Disposal Methods:THOUGH NOT EPA REGULATED, WASTE SHOULD BE
DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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.