Hach-Lange POLYMETRON 9240 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 134)

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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
13.3 Sodium chloride
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE
Intended/recommended use: 10 ppm (Na) calibration standard for 9245 sodium analyzer
Chemical formula: NaCl 10 ppm in water
Molecular weight: 58.44 g/mol
Product name: Sodium Chloride
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Hazardous
NaCl: Not
hazardous
Water (H
2
O): Not Hazardous
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Generally not hazardous in normal handling, however good laboratory practices should always be used. Avoid long term
exposure to skin or by inhalation.
Critical hazards to environment: none.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediate professional medical assistance required: yes no X
Symptoms General First Aid procedures
Inhalation: Inhaling mist can cause mucus
membrane irritation. Remove to fresh air.
Skin contact: Mild irritation. Wash exposed area with soap and
water.
Eye contact: Irritation. Wash eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally.
Seek Medical Aid.
Ingestion: If swallowed in large amounts, can
disrupt biological process. Give several glasses of milk or water.
Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but
it is not necessary to induce. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire hazard: None: X Flammable: Avoid heat, flame, sparks:
Fire extinguishing media to be used: Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire
Special risk: Non-combustible.
Explosion hazard: None
6. MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL SPILLAGE
This material is non hazardous, wipe up and dispose of down drain.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in a cool dry place and tightly closed. This Material is not considered hazardous. Store away from water reactive
material.