BJ SERVICES COMPANY Region:

Asia Pacific
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION I - PRODUCT INFORMATION

Product Name: Sodium Chloride

Product Use: Multipurpose.
Chemical Family: Inorganic salt
Contact Address:
PT BJ Services Indonesia
Jl. Ampera Raya No. 9-10
(Jl. Letjen T.B. Simatupang 41), Jakarta 12550
Phone: (021) 780 6343, 780 6393, Fax: (021) 780 6444

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: (021) 780 6343 (OFFICE HRS)

0811-881714 (24 HRS)

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Ingredient % Risk Phrases Safety Phrases Hazard

CAS # Symbol
 
Sodium chloride > 99 - - -
007647-14-5

SECTION III - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

No specific hazards in conjunction with appropriate handling and precautionary measures.

SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or
if breathing becomes difficult.

INGESTION:
Rinse mouth out with water. Drink plenty of water. If significant quantities were ingested, seek
medical advice.

EYES:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get
medical attention if irritation persists.

SKIN:
Quickly and gently brush away excess chemical. Wash with soap and water. Get medical
attention if irritation persists.

SECTION V - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

NFPA-FLAMMABILITY CODE: 0
FLASHPOINT (METHOD): None
LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT (% v/v): Not applicable
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable

SPECIAL HAZARDS:
None.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Use appropriate media for surrounding fire.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

None required; however, when fighting chemical fires, self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing is recommended.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:

None.

SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Wear specified protective equipment. Prevent from entering sewers or waterways. Sweep or
gather up material and place in proper container for disposal or recovery. Minimise dust
dispersion. Flush remaining traces of material with copious quantities of water.

SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING:
Use only in a well ventilated area. Wear specified protective equipment. Avoid creating dust.

STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Keep container tightly closed, in a cool, well ventilated place. Keep container dry. Keep away
from incompatible materials.

SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

SPECIFIC ENGINEERING CONTROLS:

Use only in well-ventilated area.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Dust mask. Chemical resistant goggles. Rubber gloves. Coveralls.

EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:

UK OES, TWA=10 mg/m3, total inhalable dust, TWA=4 mg/m3, respirable

dust
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE: Solid

COLOR: White
ODOR: None
ODOR THRESHOLD: Not applicable
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.2 (Bulk density: 1.22-1.32 g/cc)
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not applicable
VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): Not applicable
EVAPORATION RATE: Not applicable
BOILING POINT: 1413°C
FREEZING POINT: Not available/applicable
pH: 6.7-7.3 (sat'd sol.)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 37% @ 0°C
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL
DISTRIBUTION: Not available

SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY: Stable.

INCOMPATIBILITY/CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY:
May react violently with bromine trifluoride. Lithium.

HAZARDOUS THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:

Oxides of sodium. Chlorine.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.

SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES

PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: Inhalation. Eye contact. Skin contact.

ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE EFFECTS:

INHALATION: Inhalation of dust may cause mild respiratory tract irritation.

INGESTION: Ingestion of significant quantities may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May
cause gastrointestinal problems.

EYE CONTACT: Dust may cause irritation and inflammation.

SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact may cause mild irritation.

ACUTE TOXICITY:
Sodium chloride  > 99
007647-14-5 LD50 (oral) : 3000 mg/kg (rat)

CHRONIC EFFECTS:
Not determined.

SENSITIZATION: Not known.

CARCINOGENICITY: This product is not classified as a carcinogen in accordance with
COSHH Regulations.- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
MUTAGENICITY: Not known.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not known.

SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

AQUATIC TOXICITY:
Sodium chloride poses little or no risk to the environment and appears on the "List of
Substances/Preparations Used and Discharged Offshore" (PARCOM LIST A).

This product is present on the "OCNS (Offshore Chemical Notification Scheme) List of Notified
Chemicals" and has been included in Group E.

SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL:
Disposal should be made in accordance with EC, national and local regulations.

SECTION XIV - SHIPPING INFORMATION

SHIPPING NAME:
NOT RESTRICTED

UN NUMBER: NA

AIR-ICAO/IATA
NA

SEA-IMO/IMDG
NA

ADR/RID-ADNR
NA

SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION

NAME(S) ON LABEL:
NOT REGULATED
CLASSIFICATION/SYMBOL: NA
RISK PHRASES:
NA
SAFETY PHRASES:
NA

SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION

ISSUE DATE: 12/02/2000

REVISIONS:
Not applicable (first issue).
PREPARED BY: Chemical Technology Centre
REFERENCES:
Suppliers' Literature.
Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 9th ed.; N. Irving Sax,
1996.
CCINFOdisc (Core Collection), Canadian Centre for Occupational Health
and Safety, 1999.
European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous
goods by road (ADR)and protocol of signature, United Nations, New York
and Geneva, 1998. Vols. I, II.
International Marine Dangerous Goods Code, 1998, International Maritime
Organisation, consolidated ed., 1998.
Dangerous Goods Regulations, 40th ed., International Air Transport
Association, 1999.
EH40/99 Occupational Exposure Limits 1999, Health and Safety Executive,
Norwich, 1999.
Approved guide to the classification and labelling of substances and
preparations dangerous for supply (Third Edition)-CHIP 1997, Health and
Safety Commission, Norwich, 1997.

"Information contained herein has been provided in good faith and reasonable efforts have been
made to ensure its reliability, however BJ Services Company accepts no liability for damage
arising from the use of this information."
Revision: 1 Status: Approved & Released MSDS

Revision History:

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