Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Sodium chloride
- Chemical Name
- Sodium chloride
- Synonyms
- Vacuum brewed (wet, dry) salt, food grade salt, iodized food grade salt, food grade salt without antacid, cooking salt, iodized cooking salt, table salt, feed grade salt, industrial salt, sodium chloride - nitrite curing salt, peclosalt, salt, salt tablets for water softening systems, salt granules for dishwashers, winter sidewalk salt, dry sodium chloride, wet sodium chloride, wet sodium chloride - grade II, food grade sodium chloride, iodized food grade sodium chloride, food grade sodium chloride, without anti-caking agent, dry sodium chloride without anti-caking agent/anti-caking agent, sodium chloride - feed material, sodium chloride - salt granules.
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 7647-14-5 Check regulations →
- EC Number
- 231-598-3 Check regulations →
Identified Uses
depending on the type of product - food, meat processing, feed, chemical and detergent industries, as an ingredient in cosmetic products, in tanning, in water softening systems, for de-icing sidewalks.
Uses advised against
Not specified.
Manufacturers & Suppliers
QEMETICA Soda Polska S.A.
manufacturer
Fabryczna 4, 88-101 Inowrocław
+48 52 354 15 00
QEMETICA S.A.
distributor
ul. Wspólna 62, 00-684 Warszawa
+ 48 52 354 17 72
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact
112
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium chloride EC: 231-598-3 | 7647-14-5 | 98.4% | No |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
Move the affected person to fresh air and keep rested. Seek medical advice if necessary.
Symptoms: Salt dust may cause slight irritation of the respiratory tract and mucous membranes of nose and throat.
Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water and soap, then rinse with plenty of water. Seek medical advice if necessary.
Symptoms: May cause slight redness, irritation.
Remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Avoid strong stream of water due to the risk of mechanical damage to the cornea. Seek medical advice if necessary.
Symptoms: Causes irritation, redness, tearing.
Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water, and then drink plenty of water. Seek medical advice if necessary.
Symptoms: After ingestion of larger amounts there are nausea and/or vomiting.
Immediate Medical Attention
In the event of health problems, consult your doctor or the center of toxicological concern.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Extinguishing media suitable to the burning media in the surrounding should be applied.
Water jet.
Non-flammable substance. In case of fire hazardous products may be formed: sodium oxide and hydrogen chloride gas.
Containers exposed to fire or high temperature cool with water and if possible remove from the danger zone. Take up mechanically.
Firefighter Protection
Avoid inhalation of combustion or decomposition products because they may pose a health risk.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Do not drink, eat and smoke. Avoid direct contact with the substance.
Secure the gullies. Prevent contamination of surface water and ground.
Collect the spilled substance mechanically avoiding the formation of dust, transfer to a tightly sealed containers and direct to the destruction or re-use. Flush contaminated area with plenty of water.
Related Products
Similar products with comparable safety profiles
Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid inhalation of dust. Do not eat, drink, take medicine or smoke while performing any activities with the substance. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Wash hands and face before breaks and after working with the product. Wash body surface and personal protective equipment after use. Change and clean contaminated clothing before reuse.
Keep in properly labelled, factory tightly sealed containers, with a label which complies with current regulations. Store in cool, dry (humidity below 75 %), and well-ventilated storage room.
General occupational hygiene regulations apply. Do not eat, drink, take medicine or smoke while performing any activities with the substance. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Wash hands and face before breaks and after working with the product. Wash body surface and personal protective equipment after use. Change and clean contaminated clothing before reuse.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Appropriate precautions for use and storage of the product are given in Section 7.
gloves (glove materials: nitrile-, butyl-, neoprene-rubber or PVC); glove thickness: 0.5 mm, break through time: ≥ 480 min (EN 374).
Wear suitable protective glasses of goggles type, e.g. made of polycarbonate (EN 166).
In the case of high concentrations of dust, use respiratory equipment with particle filter color-coded white and the P symbol (EN 149).
In industrial usage wear protective clothing made of natural materials (cotton) or synthetic fibers.
Do not introduce the product to ground water, sewage, waste water or soil.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
Stable under normal conditions of use and storage. A hygroscopic substance.
Under conditions of storage and handling as intended - no reactivity. Hygroscopic substance.
Not known.
Moisture (substance may crumble).
Acids, alkali metals and strong oxidants. Corrosive to metals in the aquatic environment.
Vapors of hydrogen chloride and sodium oxide are generated after heating to the decomposition temperature.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
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Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
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Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What other names is Sodium chloride known by?
Sodium chloride is also known as: Vacuum brewed (wet, dry) salt, food grade salt, iodized food grade salt, food grade salt without antacid, cooking salt, iodized cooking salt, table salt, feed grade salt, industrial salt, sodium chloride - nitrite curing salt, peclosalt, salt, salt tablets for water softening systems, salt granules for dishwashers, winter sidewalk salt, dry sodium chloride, wet sodium chloride, wet sodium chloride - grade II, food grade sodium chloride, iodized food grade sodium chloride, food grade sodium chloride, without anti-caking agent, dry sodium chloride without anti-caking agent/anti-caking agent, sodium chloride - feed material, sodium chloride - salt granules.
What is the hazard signal word for Sodium chloride?
The signal word is no signal word.
What is the physical form of Sodium chloride?
Sodium chloride is a solid - fine crystalline product (salt), round tablets (salt tablets), granules (salt granules) with white, excluding products: salt granules - white or slightly gray winter salt for sidewalks - white with an acceptable gray tint color. It has no foreign odor. odor.
What is the solubility of Sodium chloride?
In the water: 358 g/l (20oC) In ethanol: 0,51 g/l (25oC)
What is Sodium chloride used for?
depending on the type of product - food, meat processing, feed, chemical and detergent industries, as an ingredient in cosmetic products, in tanning, in water softening systems, for de-icing sidewalks.
What is the melting point of Sodium chloride?
The melting point is 801oC and the boiling point is According to Annex VII ( Section 7.3) of REACH, the test does not need to be performed because the melting point of sodium chloride is higher than 300oC..