General Information
Revision date
2019-10-01
Product name
Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt)
Product Synonyms
Sodium Chloride- (Brown) Rock Salt
Chemical name
Sodium Chloride (Rock Salt)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Commercial Use De-icing salt
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Company Information
company name
JC PEACOCK & CO LTD
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW None for Salt – GRAS Substance (Generally Recognized As Safe) Flammability 0, Reactivity 0, Protective Clothing 0
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion, skin/eye contact, inhalation Human Effects and Symptoms of Overexposure Acute Inhalation: Irritation of the respiratory tract. Acute Skin Contact: Large amounts can cause irritation, and, if applied to damaged skin, absorption can occur with effects similar to those of ingestion. Acute Eye Contact: Irritation with burning and tearing (salt concentrations greater than the normal saline present). Acute Ingestion Intake of large amounts has generally occurred for deliberate reasons suicide, absorption, and to induce vomiting. The following effects were observed; nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, cramps, restlessness, irritability, dehydration, water retention, nose bleed, gastrointestinal tract damage, fever, sweating, high blood pressure. Death is generally due to cardiovascular collapse or CNS damage. Less than a few grams would not be harmful. For larger quantities drink large amounts of water or milk. Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen or mutagen.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
In some cases of confirmed hypertension, ingestion may result in elevated blood pressure.
