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Cargtll Salt Bonaire 8.V
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P.o.Box 155/355
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Nederlands Antílles
Tel:599 717 8341
Fax: 599 717 8343
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1. Design of the pier. There are a lot of detail drawings, but could we have an overview
drawing of the pier? The design is almost 50 years ago. Have any amendments been
made to the original design? Do you have drawings of them? We may have some
additional drawings of the pier saved on our computer server. I have currently
requested the needed software to open those files. I will try to get back to you on this
as soon as possible.
2. Fire safety measures. Description indicates where the measures are (hose on main deck
and fire extinguishers on other levels). Can we get drawings that indicate where these
measures are situated? Are the measures strategically positioned? Does it have to do
with (increased) risks of fire related to Salt production in certain locations? What are
these risks? Is there any risk of explosion (e.g. reaction involving the oxidation of
potassium sodium tartrate by hydrogen peroxide using a cobalt salt as a catalyst). There
is no risk of explosion on the pier due to the transport or movement of sodium
chloride salt. We are a solar salt facility and our only product is 99% Sodium Chloride,
NaCl. Additionally, there is very little risk of loss due to fire. The pier is constructed of
non-combustible concrete and steel and there are very few combustible materials
present on the pier. The pier is used solely for the loading of sodium chloride salt into
bulk vessels for shipment to our customers. There are no disporting (unloading)
activities and there are no fuel or oil bunkering activities allowed at our pier for the
vessels. Those activities take place at the city pier. The safety measures discussed
earlier are generally situated at the entrance/exit of each level.
3. Intakes/inlets of water. Can we get a drawing and a picture of the three intakes of water
and how these intakes are designed (technically)? Cargill Salt Bonaire - Intakes /
Inlets. We have three intakes from the ocean. They are named the South Intake, the
North Intake, and the west intake. There are no drawings
South Intake, from Cargill
side, with view of ocean

South intake, Cargill side
South Intake on east coast of Bonaire. Goes into Pekelmeer, eventually pumped into South flow via
pump station. Approximately 17 meters wide, less than 1 meter in depth at the deepest portion.
North flow, ocean side
North flow, ocean side

North, flow, Cargill
side.
North Intake, located on east coast of Bonaire. Pipe diameter is 1.5 meters. Windmill initially used
to pump water into the North flow of Cargill. During low wind conditions portable pump is used.
West intake
West intake, ocean side.
Four 38 inch diameter pipes.

West intake, Cargill side.
West intake, located on west coast of Bonaire. Currently closed. Only used a few weeks during the
year doing low tide conditions.
4. Are there any outlets/sluices for the wash/ waste water? Where are they located? Near
the main pumps? On land or on the shoreline? What sort of sluices are they
(drawings/pictures)? The main outlet of water is on the south west side of our facility.
Cargill Effluent, view on Cargill side of property. This is a view of concentrated sea
water discharging from our main pump station. During this picture water from
Pekelmeer (normal salinity) is flowing through the channel.

Ocean side of effluent channel. Flows into ocean on west coast of Bonaire.
5. Are there any marine archaeology findings in the vicinity of the pier? No Marine
archaeology is found in the vicinity of the pier.
6. Last inspection of the pier. When was the last inspection of the pier (you may have
mentioned this before)? Can we get the report and the date? Global Risk Consultants
(GRC) is an independent third party inspection company who is hired by our Insurance
Carriers to inspect and recommend loss prevention activities to reduce risk of
significant loss across the entire facility. Three separate inspections are performed on
a semi-annual basis. Those inspections include an IR (infrared) scan of electrical
components and rotating equipment to identify potential failures. The IR scan was
last performed in December of 2011 and of course included all power distribution
elements on the pier. The second inspection is Fire and Associated Perils (F&AP) and
focuses on loss potential resulting from fire, natural weather events, or explosion.
The next F&AP inspection is scheduled for October 16, 2012. The third inspection is
Boiler and Machinery (B&M) which focuses on loss potential of critical components of
the facility including the pier. This inspection was last completed in August of 2011.
These reports are not for general distribution however we would be happy to share
these, as well as the status of the recommendations, with you during your upcoming
visit. Additionally, the pier and all other elements of the facility are subject to a
monthly safety and housekeeping inspection by location personnel.
7. Emergency procedures. Are there any handling procedures/ emergency stops (e.g. if
ship is full, how can the loading procedure be stopped manually, where are the buttons
involved located? Who gives the order for the emercency stop?). The vessels are
loaded at a rate of 800-1500 tons per hour, depending upon the vessel size. Loaders
transport the salt from the piles to a hopper which feeds salt at a controlled rate to
the belt conveyor which transports the sodium chloride to the main conveyor belt
which then feeds the pier conveyor belt which feeds the loading boom conveyor

which drops sodium chloride into the vessel. The entire length of all of the conveyor
belts are equipped with emergency pull cables which, if pulled, will de-energize the
drives in the event of an emergency. All of the conveyors are electrically interlocked,
so that de-energizing of any conveyor will automatically shut off all conveyors behind
it. And, all conveyors are equipped with “zero-speed switches”. Zero-speed switches
sense an imbalance beteen belt movement and the drive speed. These switches will
de-energize the drive if the belt is not moving at the appropriate speed. These
features prevent equipment damage and significant spillage events.
Additionally, the boom operator is located directly above the vessel that is being
loaded, and communicates via radio with both the vessel and employees loading the
salt onto the conveyor system. The boom operator controls the movement of salt
from the boom conveyor onto the vessel. He has the capacity to de-energize the
conveyor system at his switch board. An electrician is also on the main level of the
peir during boat loading. He also serves as a secondary commmunication link
between the pier and the loader operators. He can also de-energize the conveyors.
Emergency
shut off

Emergency shut off
cable.
8. Ballast water. The procedure says ‘at least’ 12 miles from the coast. Is the minimum or
maximum? I remember you went to the Ballast Water convention and met Paul Hoetjes
overhere. What procedures are in place to handle Ballast Water issues? Bonaire has
very strict rules on Ballast water. Vessels are not allowed to release ballast water in
our coastal waters. Exchange has to occur outside of our 12 NM coastal limit. From
what I understand our current regulations are more strict that those recommended in
the Ballast Water convention.
9. What happens to the impurities that are removed in the wash plants? How is and waste water
discharged? Recent water quality monitoring results from the research institute IMARES in
Bonaire reveal above threshold levels of NH4 and organic matter (nutrients) in the sea near the
Cargill Salt facilities. Can you exclude the possibility there is any correlation with the Cargill salt
production process. The IMARES report needs to be backed up by additional testing before we
can make assumptions. We are open to cooperating with the local entities to develop a suitable
water quality testing program that would clarify the situation. Water from the wash plant
flows through a sedimentation pond and is recycled back into our salt production
system. Calcium Sulfate and Magnesium Sulfate precipitate out as a solid and that
material is dredged our and is later used for on site road repairs. Occasionally
concentrated sea water is released through our discharge from one of our crystallizers.
This is a rare occurrence occurring about 4 times a year. The IMARES report needs to be
backed up by additional testing before we can make assumptions. At this time, we have
no reason to believe that we are contributing nitrates to the water off the west coast of
Bonaire. We are open to cooperating with the local entities to develop a suitable water
quality testing program that would clarify the situation.

Port Facility Security Plan / Manual
Cargill Salt Bonaire N.V.
Cargill Salt Pier

PORT FACILITY SECURITY PLAN
Name of Company:
Postal Address:
Town/ City
Cargill Salt Bonaire N.V.
117 EEG Boulevard, Bonaire
Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean
Shore Site number: Bon 05
Compiled by
Name: Roland Sint Jago and Edgar Reina, 24 Aug 2004
Revised June 2012, Daniel DeAnda
Email:
Daniel_deanda@cargill.com
Phone: (599) 717 8341, Mobile (599) 796 2632
Number of seagoing vessels: 100
The operations at the terminal are not subject to the Risk of Major Accidents Decree (BRZO).

Cargill Salt Company Terminal, Bonaire
Operated by Cargill Salt Company, the Salina Pier is a bulk salt loading facility 5 miles south of Kralendijk
at 12 o 5’5” North and 68 o 17’8” West
Pier Information
T – head jetty with conveyor and semi-fixed spout for loading salt for Cargill
Length:
187.2 meters
Depth alongside: 13.72 meters
Maximum Loading: 2000 tons per hour
5 breasting dolphins
2 mooring dolphins
Pilotage
For all ports in Bonaire pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 gross tons. Service is tendered 24
hours a day on ordinary weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
General
Vessels warp along berthing line, any shore labor, tugs or launches sued for warping are for vessel’s
account.
Holds to be clean, dry and free from rust.
No water or bunkers available at berth.
Stowage factor coarse salt
Only clean oceanic ballast water taken from at least 12 miles off shore permitted.

Standard Risk Assessment

The port facility belongs to the terminal type Dry Bulk Non Food Terminal.
Analysis of security incidents relating to terrorism.
1. Damage to or destruction of the ship or the port facility (by explosive devices, sabotage,
vandalism).
2. Hijacking of or attack on a ship or persons on board.
3. Tamper with cargo or ship’s stores.
4. Tamper with essential ship equipment and systems.
5. Unauthorized access or use of the ship or loading devices for the transportation of criminals and
stowaways and their personal equipment.
6. Smuggling weapons or equipment, including weapons of mass destruction.
7. Use of the ship itself as a weapon or as a means to cause damage or destruction.
Overview of assets/infrastructures susceptible to security incidents.
1. Accesses, entrances, approaches, and anchorages, maneuvering and berthing areas.
2. Storage areas for goods and cargo
3. Loading facilities, cargo handling equipment
4. Radio and telecommunication systems
5. (electrical) distribution systems, computer systems
6. Security and surveillance equipment and systems
Overview of major security topics to reduce vulnerability
1. Organization and implementation of port facility security duties.
2. Communication and raising the alarm (particularly ship-port facility interface)
3. Access to the port facility.
4. Areas with no or restricted access.
5. Monitoring the port facility.
6. Cargo handling.
7. Delivery of ships stores.
8. Handling unaccompanied baggage.
9. Testing, reviewing and amending Port Facility Security Plan.
Explanatory Notes.
For the dry bulk non food terminal, the bold text is most important.
This type of terminal is considered low risk. Due to the perception of low risk, the possibility of
smuggling weapons via ships’ stores is considered the most likely. As a result, the most important
measures relate to access to the port facility and the delivery of ship’s stores.
Company specific risks.

No additional risks.
1. Organization and Implementation of Security Duties
The aim of the requirements governing the security organization is to guarantee that:
• The structure of the security organization and its relationship with local and national authorities
is clearly established and safeguarded.
• The tasks and responsibilities regarding security have been clearly established and
communicated.
• The security organization has sufficient knowledge and skills.
To acquire insight into the extent to which the facility can meet the requirements a description of the
security organization, the tasks and availability of instruction is provided below.
Security Organization has a Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO). He reports to the plant manager and to
the local authorities.
The following tasks fall under the responsibility of the Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO):
• The execution of a Port Facility Security Assessment (risk assessment) and the drafting of a port
Facility Security Plan (PFSP).
• The implementation and execution of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP).
• The implementation lf/order to implement periodic security inspections in order to carry though
improvement measures.
• The updating and modifications of the Port Facility Security Plan (PFSP)
• Improving security awareness at the port facility.
• Responsible for adequate training of security personal.
• Reporting to competent authorities in the event of security incidents.
• Coordinating cooperation with the security services.
• Guaranteeing the knowledge and experience level of security personal
• Guaranteeing that the security equipment is in good working order.
The PFSO has a qualified security organization for implementation of the security tasks in the context of
the ISPS code.
Use is made of a hired in private security firm with license number KVK 1356. ( Special Security Services)
The total workforce of the organization is 70 employees.
The staff are present around the clock.
The complement of the staffing is a follows:

Staffing during office hours:
4 employees
Staffing during evenings:
2 employees
Staffing during weekends:
2 employees
The security services carries out the following tasks:
• Entry checks
• Checks on transport documents
• Search of personnel
• Search of visitors
• Accompanying visitors and/or drivers
• Guard duty surveillance of buildings
• Guards duty, surveillance of site (fencing, gates, site lighting).
• Surveillance of unauthorized/restricted areas
• Checks on baggage
• Checks on ship’s stores
• Back up for operational services
The security level can be scaled up if security level 2 or 3 becomes applicable. (Annex 2)
Vehicles
The security organization has its own vehicles. These vehicles are clearly recognizable and equipped
with optical and/or sound signals.
Security Incidents
Security incidents are reported in an adequate manner by the company. The company has a standard
form for this purpose. It is standard practice to analyze and evaluate the incidents with the aim of
formulating improvement measures.
2. Communication and Raising the Alarm
The purpose of the measures in the communication field is:
• To get the port facility and the ship to make agreements regarding cooperation in the field of
security particularly in the event of a security threat or a crisis situation.
• To have an early warning and evacuation plan for the port facility in the event of a security
threat or disaster.
• To prevent breakdown of the communication systems at the facility, thereby safeguarding
communication between the port facility and the ship and guaranteeing the accessibility of
external and in house emergency services.
In order to achieve this, the facility has drawn up the following procedures and taken the following
measures.

Procedure for Communication Ship – Port Facility
There is a procedure in place that covers communication between the Port Facility Security Officer and
the Ship Security Officer regarding the communication and raising the alarm.
Arrangements are in place to ensure communication between the Ship Security Officer and port facility
during a security incident or disaster.
An overview has been compiled, in which all means of communication present at the port facility are
described.
The following means of communication are employed at the port facility.
• Telephone network
• Mobile phones
• Walkie-talkies
• Email
If there is a power failure, the following means of communication still function.
• Telephone network
• Mobile phones
• Walkie-talkies
There is an update overview of the following relevant telephone numbers for : (Annex 1)
• Management
• In house emergency services
• Public emergency services
This overview of relevant telephone numbers is also available in the Cargill Salt Bonaire Plant Emergency
Action Plan. This plan is reviewed at least once a year to update the information as required.
3. Access to the Port Facility
The aim of the security measures covering access to the port facility is to prevent unauthorized access to
the port facility. This can include access via:
• Waterways
• Roads
• Footpaths
• Piers

• Adjancent work sites
Procedure Access to the Port Facility
The port facility has a procedure in place that states the measures regarding access to the port facility.
The procedure makes reference to the measures which must be taken if security level 2 or 3 become
applicable.
Perimeter barriers and access
The Pier is fenced off with secure and clearly visible fencing and or barriers. All possible access points by
road are adequately lockable and adequately secured. The access by water is adequately secured. All
the fencing, including access points is checked regularly.
Identification and Registration (when vessel is present)
Identity checks on personal are performed at the access point.
Identity checks on visitors/passengers are performed at the access points.
Identity checks on drivers are performed at the access point.
Identity checks on the ship and/or ship owner are performed.
The identity of third parts in recorded in writing.
The plate number of vehicles is recorded in writing.
The names of ships are recorded in writing and in an electronic system.
Third parties are granted access to the port facility only after establishing their identity.
If an attempt is made to avoid identification and registration procedures and to enter the port facility
without authority, the Port Facility Security Officer and/or the authorities are called in.
The port facility does not have segregated areas for checked and unchecked visitors (passengers).
On arrival at the port facility, the reason for the arrival of the vehicle is verified before access is granted.
On arrival at the port facility, the reason for the arrival of a ship is verified before it moors.
4. Areas with No or Restricted Access
The purpose of designating areas with no or restricted access is:
• To protect passengers, crew members, personnel and visitors (including visit on board a ship).
• To protect the ships which use and serve the port facility.
• To protect strategically sensitive areas at the port facility.
• To protect security and surveillance systems.
• To protect ship’s cargo, ship’s provisions and unaccompanied baggage against tampering.
To this end, the Port Facility Security Plan must indicate where the areas with no or restricted access are
located at the port facility, the times of application and which security measures have been instigated to
control access to them and the time spent within them.

Procedures for areas with No or Restricted Access
The PFSO has a procedure for establishing all areas with no or restricted access, as well as the rules
regarding checks on entry and presence which apply to these areas.
There is an overview of all areas with no or restricted access at the port facility.
The following areas are identified as having restricted or no access:
• Waterside and mooring areas.
• Areas for utilities and telecommunications
The procedure describes the different authorization levels for entry to the areas with no or restricted
access
The procedure provides rules for identifying those persons who are granted entry to areas with no or
restricted access.
The procedure contains additional measures relating to areas with no or restricted access if security
level 2 or 3 taken effect
Access to Ares with No or Restricted Access
The areas with no or restricted access are securely closed and/or clearly marked.
This barrier or marking of the restricted access is controlled by security personnel.
5. Monitoring the Port Facility
Procedures Monitoring the Port Facility
There is a procedure in place that describes how the port facility is monitored.
This procedure complies with the various requirements set with respect to security levels 2 and 3.
Lighting
The lighting at the port facility complies with legal standards
There is lighting at the port facility of:
• Access points
• Berthing areas, quaysides and approaches
• Buildings
Maintenance of the lighting is organized efficiently.

Measures have been taken to ensure that the lighting at the port facility remains on to a satisfactory
degree in the event of a power failure.
Surveillance
When monitoring the port facility, use is made of the following patrols:
• On foot
The surveillances take place at:
• Offices and buildings
• Areas with no or restricted access
• Terrain (fences, entrance gates, lighting).
Patrols are conducted with frequency of 3 times every 24 hours at irregular and regular intervals. The
malfunctions that are notices during the patrols are recorded, incidents are registered. It is not possible
to verify that the patrols have been conducted or the route taken.
Alarm System
The Port Facility has an alarm system to support the physical security of access to the port facility.
The port facility does not have a camera monitoring system at the pier portion of the port facility.
6. Handling of Cargo
The aim of measures relating to cargo handing is to:
• Prevent tampering with cargo
• Only allow authorized cargo.
• Prevent anything from being added to the cargo unseen during temporary storage.
The minimum measures which are taken relate to the checking of cargo, vehicles and cargo transport
units, the inspection methods used, the checking of documents, and agreement between ship and port
facility regarding cargo handling.
Salt is the only item loaded at the port facility. No cargo is received, Cargo is only loaded.
7. Ship’s Stores
The aim of the security measures relating to the delivery of ship’s stores is to prevent:
• Tampering with ship’s stores
• Ship’s stores from being accepted unless ordered.
• Anything being added to the ship’s stores undetected.
• The vehicle and the supplier from entering the location unchecked and without supervision.
8. Unaccompanied Baggage
The aim is to prevent

• Undesirable baggage from being admitted.
• Anything being added to the baggage undetected.
The port facility does not receive unaccompanied baggage.
9. Divers
No diving is allowed at the Cargill Salt Pier when a vessel is present within 200 meters of the port area
10. Fire Prevention
A type ABC fire extinguisher is found on the main level of the pier. Each level of the pier also has a
water hose that is specifically used for fire prevention. The fire prevention equipment is inspected once
a month. A special permit system is required to perform any type of cutting, grinding or welding on the
pier.
11. Emergency Response
Response to emergencies include notifying the local authorities to enable a quick reaction to any
problem. This includes and is not limited to the Harbor Office, Lt. Governor, Head of Customs, Fire
Department, DROP, and Stinapa.
Annex 1
Important Contact Information ( Additional Numbers on Plant Emergency Action Plan)
Local
Police 911
Ambulance 912
Fire 911
Special Security 717 8125
Coast Guard 913
Stinapa
717 8444 (contact for environmental issues)
DROB
717 8130 ext 521 (contact for environmental issues)
Customs (pier) 715 8593
Harbor Master 717 5330 ext 535\
Cargill Local

Gary Rimmey – Plant Manager: 001- 612-845-6437 in Bonaire 599 796 2169
Gaby Felix – Project Manger 5999-517 0260
Migarda Hermanus – Office Manager 599 795 1047
Rolando Sint Jago – Production Manager 599 717 6309 or 599 796 9377
Moizes De Windt – Maintenance Superindendant 599 7961617 or 5999-5101407
Edgar Reina – Shop Supervisor 717 6941 or 786 2169
Robby de Palm – First Aid 599 717 2908 or 599 7865472
Poppy Rodriguez – Secretary 599 717 7959 or 540 2809
Vurnon Cicilia-Field Supervisor 599 786 9619
Daniel Deanda - EHS MANAGER 599 796 2632
Annex 2
Instructions for Security guards of Special Security
A) before arrival of ship
Security guard at pier entrance
• Check breasting dolphins and walkways
• Check access doors at North and South wing. They should be locked.
• Check pier fenders
• Check loading tower
• Check conveyor belt
• Check diving activities under pier and in its surroundings.
Security guard at main entrance
• Check head frame and surroundings
• Check power transformer house and surroundings
• Check if locks of head frame are in place and locked.
• Check identity of all employees and visitors entering the loading pier
Both guards
Make sure that no diving takes place within 200 meters of the port area. Report any irregularities to the
PFSO.
B) During loading
B1. Security level 1.
Two security guards should be present. One of them stays at the entrance
of the pier. The other one stays at the main entrance gate of the Cargill
property.

Both guards receive a list of ship’s crew members before the start of their shift.
They also receive a list of the lines handlers that work for the agent. Both also
receive a clipboard with checklists, on which they note all relevant information. A
copy of this spreadsheet is attached to the Port Security Plan
The following duties need to be performed by the security:
1) Check identity of all people entering the pier. Write down information on spread sheet.
See for more details annex 5, access control.
2) Check belongings of people leaving and entering the pier
3) Keep an eye on the pier and the restricted areas.
4) Check identity of people entering the main gate
5) Do not allow non-company vehicles to enter the stockpile area.
6) Check the transformer building in front of the pier
7) Inform divers that diving in the pier area is forbidden
B2. Security level 2
Four security guards should be present. Two of them watch the entrance
of the pier and the entrance gate, as under security level 1. Guard 3 stays
on the loading platform of the pier. Guard 4 stays ashore in the vicinity of
the pier and the transformer house
1) Same procedures as security level 1
2) Nobody is allowed to enter the pier or the Cargill property unless authorized by the
PFSO or the plant manager
3) all people entering the pier will be checked with a metal detector.
4) No vehicles are allowed to use the parking lot near the pier entrance
5) In case unidentified boats are observed near the pier, the authorities (police) will be
informed
B2. Security level 3
Six security guards should be present. Two of them are stationed near the entrance of
the pier and the entrance gate. Two of them stay on the loading pier, two stay ashore in
the vicinity of the pier.
1) all procedures for level 2 remain applicable
2) No vehicle is allowed to approach the pier closer than 200 meters
3) police assistance is requested to block the public road and to stop
all vehicles approaching the port.

Salt Production and Vessel Loading Activities
Cargill Salt Bonaire
Salt Production
The Salt production process is as follows: The seawater intake is located at the
East Coast, where the trade wind pushes the waves into the first lagoon called
Pekelmeer. From the Pekelmeer, the water is pumped into several natural
lagoons used today as condensers where there is strong evaporation and
consequently forming by nature high salt concentration brine. When this brine
reaches an adequate salinity, it is pumped into crystallizing solar salt ponds in
which the salt grows by precipitation. Salt of these crystallizers is harvested with
heavy equipments about once a year when a new hard layer of white salt crystals
is 8 centimeters thick or more. It is loaded into trucks and transported to the
wash plant where it is washed with a mix of seawater and brine and cascaded
over curved grates to remove any impurities. After washing, the salt is conveyed
to a stacker that piles it up. It remains there to dry and from there it is loaded by
conveyor belts onto ships and delivered mostly to the US for chemical, industrial
and water softening applications. Salt Produced is a white crystalline solid with
99.65 % purity. (Salt MSDS sheet, appendix 1).
Properties
Chemical
Component
Typical
Analysis Units PPM
Sodium Chloride 99.65 %
Calcium 0.05 % 500
Magnesium 0.01 % 100
Sulfate 0.12 % 1200
Surface Moisture 2.00 % 20000
Water Insolubles 0.02 % 200

pier
Cargill Salt Bonaire, Production Area Map

Boat Loading Activities – Salt is the only product loaded.
Loaders moving salt from the stockpiles onto the conveyor belt.

Vessel moored along pier. Boom in vertical position.
Boom in loading or horizontal position.
Boom loading vessel at different angles.

Appendix 1
Salt Chemical Properties and Material Safety Data sheet
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date : 04/24/2007
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Form Approved OMB No. 1218-
0072, may be used to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
SECTION I
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTITY INFORMATION
Hazardous Components (Specify Identity; Common Name(s) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV OTHER LIMITS RECOMMENDED %
(Optional)
Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is not considered a hazardous chemical as USC interprets the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. The information on this form has been prepared with reasonable care. USC extends no
warranties, makes no representations and assumes no responsibilities as to the accuracy or suitability of such information
for application to purchaser's intended purposes of or consequences of its use.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point : 1413 O C Specific Gravity (H 2 O = 1) : 2.165
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) : 1 MM @ 855 O Melting Point : 800 O C
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) : N/A Evaporation Rate (Butyl
Acetate = 1) :
N/A
Solubility in Water :
Appreciable (26.43% by
weight at 20 Deg Celsuis)
Appearance and Odor :
White, Crystaline, Odorless
Solid
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method Used)
:
N/A
Flammable Limits : LEL : N/A UEL : N/A

Extinguishing Media :
Material is non-flammable.
Use Media appropriate for
surrounding materials.
Special Fire Fighting
Procedures :
None
None
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability : Stable Conditions to Avoid : None
Incombatibility (Materials
to Avoid):
Bromine Trifluoride, Lithium
Hazardous Decomposition
or Byproducts :
When heated to decomposition (above 1413 degree celsius) may emit toxic fumes of Na2O
and Cl2.
Hazardous Polymerization : May Not Occur Conditions to Avoid : None
SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route(s) of Entry :
Eye ? Yes Inhalation ? Yes Skin ? Yes Ingestion ? Yes
Health Hazards (Acute and
Chronic) :
Carcinogenicity ? No NTP ? No IARC Monographs ? No OSHA Regulated ? No
Signs and Symptoms of
Exposure :
Listed Above
Medical Conditions
Generally Aggravated by
Exposure :
No Information
Emergency and First Aid
Procedures :
Ingestion: Drink large amounts of water; Inhalation : Remove to fresh air; Skin Contact:
Wash with soap and water; Eye Contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Get Medical
Attention.
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is
Released or Spilled :
No Special requirements - Check your state for reportable quantity
requirements.
Waste Disposal Method :
Dispose of in accordance to local state and federal regulations.
Precautions to be taken in Handling and
Storing :
Transport in dry equipment. Store in dry location.

Other Procedures :
None.
SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection
(Specify Type) :
None Required - Nuisance dust mask for personal comfort.
Ventilation : Local Exhaust Special : None
Mechanical : Satisfactory Other : None
Protective Gloves : Work Gloves Eye Protection : Goggles
Other Protective Clothing
or Equipment :
None required
Work / Hygienic Practices :