Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KMC SALT

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

As a source of chlorine and sodium. In the curing of hides; in glazing of pottery; in
metallurgy. Preservative for a wide range of packaged foods. Minor use as household food
seasoning. Laboratory reagent.

SYNONYMS

"Kota Minerals and Chemicals", NaCl, "common salt halite rocksalt rock salt sea salt
saline salt"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Use as a food additive indicates good tolerance of small amounts, but excessive amounts or overuse may bring irritant and / or harmful effects.  Small amounts or low dose rates are regarded as.  non-toxic.  The material may be.  discomforting.  if swallowed.  Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.  if swallowed in large quantity.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  The dust may be highly discomforting.  to the eyes.  and is.  capable of causing a mild, temporary redness of the conjunctiva (similar to wind-burn), temporary impairment of vision and/ or other transient eye damage/ ulceration.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  The material is moderately discomforting.  to the skin.  if contact is prolonged.  and may cause drying of the skin, which may lead to dermatitis.  The material may accentuate any pre-existing skin condition.  Contact with cuts, abraded skin is painful, but this is transient.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  The dust may be discomforting.  to the upper respiratory tract.  if inhaled.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by.  inhalation of generated dust.  and.  skin contact.  Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking,irritation and possible dermatitis following.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.  Repeated overexposure may cause.  kidney damage.