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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

HIMALAYAN PINK SALT MSDS1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION1. PRODUCT NAME AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATIONProduct Name: HIMALAYAN PINK SALTHIMALAYAN PINK SALTHIMALAYAN PINK SALTHIMALAYAN PINK SALTProduct Use: Personal Care FormulationsPersonal Care FormulationsPersonal Care FormulationsPersonal Care FormulationsCompany Name: Natural SourcingNatural SourcingNatural SourcingNatural SourcingCompany Address: 341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USA341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USA341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USA341 Christian Street, Oxford, CT 06478, USADate Issued: 1/13/20101/13/20101/13/20101/13/2010Emergency Telephone Number: Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200Chemtrec Tel: (800) 262-8200

2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION2. COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATIONIngredients:Natural rock salt 100%100%100%100%Hazardous Components: NoneNoneNoneNoneCAS #:

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONHazard Rating: Health:1 Health:1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0Emergency Overview: Not classified as a hazardous materialNot classified as a hazardous materialNot classified as a hazardous materialNot classified as a hazardous materialRoutes of EntryRoutes of EntryRoutes of EntryRoutes of EntryRoutes of EntryEye Contact: Causes moderate irritation to the eyes.Causes moderate irritation to the eyes.Causes moderate irritation to the eyes.Causes moderate irritation to the eyes.Skin Contact: Mild irritant with overexposure.Mild irritant with overexposure.Mild irritant with overexposure.Mild irritant with overexposure.Ingestion: Very large doses can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrheaVery large doses can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrheaVery large doses can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrheaVery large doses can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrheaInhalation: May cause mild irritationMay cause mild irritationMay cause mild irritationMay cause mild irritationChronic Hazards: No information foundNo information foundNo information foundNo information foundPhysical Hazards: Spilled material can be slippery.Spilled material can be slippery.Spilled material can be slippery.Spilled material can be slippery.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES4. FIRST AID MEASURES4. FIRST AID MEASURES4. FIRST AID MEASURES4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: Flush with plenty of cold water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists.Flush with plenty of cold water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists.Flush with plenty of cold water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists.Flush with plenty of cold water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Skin: Not hazardous however over exposure may cause slight irritation. Flush with water.Not hazardous however over exposure may cause slight irritation. Flush with water.Not hazardous however over exposure may cause slight irritation. Flush with water.Not hazardous however over exposure may cause slight irritation. Flush with water.

Ingestion:

If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: NoneNoneNoneNone

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESFlammable Limits: Non-combustibleNon-combustibleNon-combustibleNon-combustibleExtinguishing Media: This material is compatible with all extinguishing media.This material is compatible with all extinguishing media.This material is compatible with all extinguishing media.This material is compatible with all extinguishing media.Special Firefighting Procedures: NoneNoneNoneNone

Protection of Firefighters: Fire fighters should wear chemical goggles, proper equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus.Fire fighters should wear chemical goggles, proper equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus.Fire fighters should wear chemical goggles, proper equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus.Fire fighters should wear chemical goggles, proper equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES (STEPS FOR SPILLS)Personal Precautions:Personal Precautions: Wear chemical gogglesWear chemical gogglesWear chemical gogglesEnvironmental Precautions:Environmental Precautions: Avoid contamination of water sources.Avoid contamination of water sources.Avoid contamination of water sources.

Methods for Cleaning Up:Methods for Cleaning Up:Sweep, scoop or vacuum spilled material and containerize for disposal. Flush residue with water. Observe environmental regulations.

Sweep, scoop or vacuum spilled material and containerize for disposal. Flush residue with water. Observe environmental regulations.

Sweep, scoop or vacuum spilled material and containerize for disposal. Flush residue with water. Observe environmental regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7. HANDLING AND STORAGE7. HANDLING AND STORAGEHandlingHandling

Safe Handling:Safe Handling: Avoid breathing dust. Promptly clean up spills. Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep away from eyes.Avoid breathing dust. Promptly clean up spills. Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep away from eyes.Avoid breathing dust. Promptly clean up spills. Store away from oxidizing agents. Keep away from eyes.

StorageStorage

Requirements for Storage Areas and Containers:Requirements for Storage Areas and Containers:

Keep containers closed. Protect from extremes of temperature and humidity during storage. Recommended storage conditions 68-110F and 54-87% humidity.

Keep containers closed. Protect from extremes of temperature and humidity during storage. Recommended storage conditions 68-110F and 54-87% humidity.

Keep containers closed. Protect from extremes of temperature and humidity during storage. Recommended storage conditions 68-110F and 54-87% humidity.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTIONEye:Eye: Chemical goggles. Eye wash fountain should be available.Chemical goggles. Eye wash fountain should be available.Chemical goggles. Eye wash fountain should be available.Skin/Body:Skin/Body: Gloves & Aprons should be worn.Gloves & Aprons should be worn.Gloves & Aprons should be worn.

Respiratory:Respiratory:Use adequate ventilation and NIOSH-approved respiratory devices where dust occurs. Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134)

Use adequate ventilation and NIOSH-approved respiratory devices where dust occurs. Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134)

Use adequate ventilation and NIOSH-approved respiratory devices where dust occurs. Observe OSHA regulations for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134)

Ventilation:Ventilation: Adequate mechanical exhaust/ventilation Adequate mechanical exhaust/ventilation Adequate mechanical exhaust/ventilation Other:Other: Evaluate need based on application. Evaluate need based on application. Evaluate need based on application. Work/Hygiene Practice:Work/Hygiene Practice: N/AN/AN/A

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESPhysical State:Physical State: Crystalline powderCrystalline powderCrystalline powderColor:Color: White, PinkWhite, PinkWhite, PinkOdor:Odor: OdorlessOdorlessOdorlessMelting Point:Melting Point: > 120° heating causes dehydration and decomposition > 120° heating causes dehydration and decomposition > 120° heating causes dehydration and decomposition Loose Bulk Density:Loose Bulk Density: Fine: 1.03 kg/l; Coarse: 0.95 Kg/lFine: 1.03 kg/l; Coarse: 0.95 Kg/lFine: 1.03 kg/l; Coarse: 0.95 Kg/lSolubility in Water:Solubility in Water: 60g/litre water60g/litre water60g/litre waterpH:pH: 8 at 10% solution8 at 10% solution8 at 10% solution

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:Stability: Stable under normal conditions of storage and use. May react with oxidizing agents.Stable under normal conditions of storage and use. May react with oxidizing agents.Stable under normal conditions of storage and use. May react with oxidizing agents.

Conditions to Avoid:Conditions to Avoid: NoneNoneNoneIncompatibility (Materials to Avoid):Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Oxidizing agentsOxidizing agentsOxidizing agents

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Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts:Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Oxides of Sodium. Above 120C decomposes giving HCL gas.Oxides of Sodium. Above 120C decomposes giving HCL gas.Oxides of Sodium. Above 120C decomposes giving HCL gas.

Hazardous Polymerization:Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur.Will Not Occur.Will Not Occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity:Acute Toxicity:LD50: (Oral Rat): 3000 mg/kgLD50: (Skin Rabbit): 10000 mg/kgLC50: (Inhalation Rat): 42000 mg/m3 (60 minutes)

LD50: (Oral Rat): 3000 mg/kgLD50: (Skin Rabbit): 10000 mg/kgLC50: (Inhalation Rat): 42000 mg/m3 (60 minutes)

LD50: (Oral Rat): 3000 mg/kgLD50: (Skin Rabbit): 10000 mg/kgLC50: (Inhalation Rat): 42000 mg/m3 (60 minutes)

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity:Ecotoxicity:If properly introduced in small concentrations into adapted biological sewage treatment plants, decomposition of the activated sludge is not affected.

If properly introduced in small concentrations into adapted biological sewage treatment plants, decomposition of the activated sludge is not affected.

If properly introduced in small concentrations into adapted biological sewage treatment plants, decomposition of the activated sludge is not affected.Not mentioned in the US Regulations concerning discharge of dangerous materials into waters.Not mentioned in the US Regulations concerning discharge of dangerous materials into waters.Not mentioned in the US Regulations concerning discharge of dangerous materials into waters.

Biodegradability:Biodegradability: No data availableNo data availableNo data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSClassification:Classification: Not a hazardous wasteNot a hazardous wasteNot a hazardous wasteWaste Disposal Methods:Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose according to local, state and federal regulations. Dispose according to local, state and federal regulations. Dispose according to local, state and federal regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONDOT Classification:DOT Classification: Not regulatedNot regulatedNot regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION15. REGULATORY INFORMATION15. REGULATORY INFORMATION15. REGULATORY INFORMATION15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONUS:US: No specific marking required according to US RegulationsNo specific marking required according to US RegulationsNo specific marking required according to US Regulations

EEC:EEC:

S22: Do not breathe dustS25: Avoid contact with eyes

R36: Irritating to eyes

S22: Do not breathe dustS25: Avoid contact with eyes

R36: Irritating to eyes

S22: Do not breathe dustS25: Avoid contact with eyes

R36: Irritating to eyes

NFPA Ratings:NFPA Ratings:Health: 1Flammability: 0Reactivity: 0

Health: 1Flammability: 0Reactivity: 0

Health: 1Flammability: 0Reactivity: 0

16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis information is provided for documentation purposes only. This product is not considered hazardous.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing.  Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

This information is provided for documentation purposes only. This product is not considered hazardous.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing.  Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

This information is provided for documentation purposes only. This product is not considered hazardous.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing.  Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

This information is provided for documentation purposes only. This product is not considered hazardous.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing.  Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

This information is provided for documentation purposes only. This product is not considered hazardous.

The complete range of conditions or methods of use are beyond our control therefore we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate however, all statements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, the hazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

This safety sheet cannot cover all possible situations which the user may experience during processing.  Each aspect of your operation should be examined to determine if, or where, additional precautions may be necessary.  All health and safety information contained in this bulletin should be provided to your employees or customers.

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