Product Name

Dead Sea Salt

Supplier

Just a Soap

South East Lodge

Rede Road

Whepstead

Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk

IP29 4ST

 
Tel: 01284 735043

Composition/Ingredients Information

Chemical identification: Maris Sal

Hazard Identification

Low hazards in normal conditions of handling and use.

First Aid Measures

Inhalation

May cause irritation.

Eye exposure       

May cause irritation, redness and pain.

Skin exposure         

May irritate damaged skin.

Treatment: rinse immediately with water.

Ingestion             

Seek medical help if large amounts taken.

 

Fire-Fighting Measures

Not considered to be a fire hazard.

Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions:         

Wear appropriate clothing.

 

Environmental precautions    

Avoid creating dust.

Handling and Storage

Precautions in handling:

Apply good manufacturing practice and industrial hygiene practices, ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.

 

Storage conditions:             

Store in tightly closed original container, in a cool, dry and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from light. Keep air contact to a minimum.

 

Fire protection:                    

Keep away from ignition sources and naked flames. Take precautions to avoid static discharges in working area.

Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Ventilation:                           

Ensure good ventilation of working area.

 

Work/Hygiene practices:    

Wash hands with soap and water after handling.

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance             : white crystals

Odour                  :       free from foreign odours.

 

Analysis:                                             %

Magnesium Chloride                       31.0-35.0

Potassium Chloride                         24.0-28.0

Sodium Chloride                              3.0-8.0

Calcium Chloride                             0.1-0.5

Bromide                                            0.3-0.6

Sulphates                                          0.05-0.2

Insolubles                                          0.05-0.3

Water of crystallization                    32.0-38.0

No of molecules of water                 5.5-6.1

Stability/Reactivity

Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

 

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

When heated to above 801C it emits toxic fumes of chloride and sodium oxide.

 

Toxicological Information

Information not available.

Ecological Information

No information found.

Disposal Considerations

Via authorised waste disposal.

Transport Information

Road (ADR/RID):                 n/a

Air (IATA):                             n/a

Sea (IMDG):                          n/a

Regulatory Information

Classification Packaging / Labelling (Directive 1999/45/EC)

 

Hazard symbol         

N/a

 

Other Information

The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use.