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Date and time request received: 20 March @ 1430 Version1 3/3/21
(i) Chemical name
Sodium chloride
(ii) Chemical formula
NaCl
(iii) Other common/possible names for substance
Table salt, Sea Salt
(iv) Trade Name(s) of products containing this substance (this list is not exhaustive)
Saxa Natural Sea Salt
Homebrand Table Salt
Saxa Cooking salt
(v) Photograph of product (if available)
(vi) Appearance/Colour/Odour
(a)Appearance Form: Crystalline solid
(b) Colour: colourless
(c) Odour odourless
(vii) Use(s)
In the home sodium chloride is used as a preservative and flavouring in food,
(viii) First Aid
In normal household use these measures are unlikely to be required, but if exposed to a large quantity of substance:
If inhaled: After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact: After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed: After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
(ix) Labelling
Company email for further information: consumer@cerebos.com.au or 1800 656 115
(x) Recommended Storage
Store in a dry location (e.g. a cupboard) in a tightly closed container
(xi) Toxicity Include “toxicity bar or traffic light” here
At quantities used for food preparation and flavouring, the substance has relatively low toxicity.
Over time, excessive salt intake can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension), which stiffens and narrows the blood vessels. Health authorities recommend consuming less than 2300 mg of sodium per day.
(xii) Recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if handling substance
None required when using as a household condiment for table use.
(xiii) Breakdown products (decomposition)
None if used for seasoning or preparation of food