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SODIUM CHLORIDE

OBJECTIVE
This standard covers the storage and handling of all types of sodium chloride in solid form.
The information is important for Process safety and product quality.
This standard applies to any P&G site using Sodium Chloride.
For safety specifics and detailed chemical behaviour of the material, the appropriate supplier’s MSDS
(Material Safety Data Sheet) should be referred to.
This standard serves to form the basis for plant specific work instructions or standard operating procedures
to created by the receiving plant as necessary.

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION
Sodium chloride, also known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite (below), is an ionic compound with the
formula NaCl, representing equal proportions of sodium and chlorine. Sodium chloride is a raw material
which may be incorporated into our products or intermediates as is or as solutions (Brine).

General Appearance - White / Off white granular or powder solids.

Specific physical characteristics are density, particle size distribution, color, flowability and this will vary
according to the specific RMS
Chemical name Sodium Chloride
Chemical Formula NaCl
HMIS Hazard Ratngs Health = 1 Flamability = 0 Reactivity =0
Molecular weight 58 g/mol
CAS registry Number 7647-14-5
EINECS Number 231-598-3

MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Form Solid powder, granule or crystals
Colour crystalline, white or off white
Odour Odorless
Melting point (Deg C) 802
Boiling Point(Deg C) 1413
Particle Density (g/ml) Up to 2.165 at 20 Deg C
Bulk density (g/ml) 1.0 to 1.5
Solubility in water 36 g / 100 cc water at 20°C
Additional properties Raw or Crude salt contains higher impurities
Industrial grade purity can be 95 to 97% with Ca/Mg
Food grade at least 99% purity and may have anticake agent

Changes to this issue: Converted to global RMPI.

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SODIUM CHLORIDE
If in any doubt or more specific information is required, the relevant supplier should be contacted.

SHIPPING REGULATIONS
RAILWAY ROAD Not regulated
SEA TRANSPORT Not regulated
AIR TRANSPORT Not regulated
STORAGE & HANDLING
Sodium chloride may be handled in small bags, big bags or tank cars, and added into the finished product
detergents via a standard (big bag) dump point or a receiving silo and day bin,

Tank Car Unloading

The air used for pneumatic conveying the sodium Chloride from the tank car to the receiving silo must be
dry. Plant supplied compressed air normally meets this requirement.

Material of Construction
Silos: There are no specific requirements
Feeders: MOC is SS304 material, Screw conveyer
Gaskets/Valves: Gate or Butter fly valves with SS304 make (non corrosive) and Gaskets are of rubber made

Material Storage Temperature

Sodium Chloride is chemically stable and unlikely to degrade on storage. Care should be taken to avoid the
formation of condensation during transfer or storage which may cause caking.

Maximum storage temperature 60°C.

Storage Protection from Environment

Sodium Chloride is slightly hygroscopic and will take up moisture if stored incorrectly. Care therefore must
be taken to store stock in a dry environment and avoid high humidity and the formation of condensation. To
reduce the incidence of caking, store in a cool, dry area where the humidity does not regularly cycle 75%
RH. Procedures must be in place to avoid contamination with foreign material. Where floor dampness is a
problem, the outer packing must be kept off the floor by using cardboard, plastic films
or pallets.

Line Clearance
There are no specific requirements

Changes to this issue: Converted to global RMPI.

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SODIUM CHLORIDE
All deliveries must be accompanied with the correct documentation agreed between the Supplier and P&G

Additional information may be required as per national or local guidelines

If delivered in small bags like paper sack, plastic or laminated polywoven bags:
Sodium chloride must be stored in sealed dry clean paper sacks.
Pallets of paper sacks must not be stacked more than 3 pallets on top of each other.
Pallets must be stored, in dry conditions and away from strong odours such as perfume or perfumed product
Each pallet of paper sacks must be labelled with the shipping name and RMS number and supplier name.

If delivered in big Bags

It is recommended woven polyplropylene big bags and a water proof inner liner (minimum thickness
80micron) are used.
If it is likely that the bags will be exposed to strong direct sunlight and high temperatures to avoid potential
handling issues.
If this is not possible for the supplier then it is the responsibility of the receiving plant, working with the
supplier to confirm this is not an issue and does not impact on the integrity of the packaging and therefore
th quality of the material.
For extended supply chains and supply chains involving sea transport then the use of lined bags is
obligatory. In some cases containerised shipment maybe necessary to avoid damage/impact on the quality of
the delivered material. This will need to be assessed on a case to case basis.

Big Bags must not be stacked more than 2 layers high

Each big bag must be labelled with the shipping name, RMS number and supplier name.

If material arrives at a P&G location caked or lumped it may possible to rework the material. It is the
responsibility of the receiving plant to establish if this is feasible and identify a qualified operation to carry
out the work.

If delivered by Tank car:

The tank car must be cleaned and dried before loading to ensure no contamination from previous loads and
the remaining moisture from the wash out procedure which may cause caking.

Shelf-life
Salt is chemically stable for 2 years and if stored correctly, product should flow freely from bags without
caking or clumps for 60 days from date of shipment. We recommend a maximuj storage life of 9 months. If
expired, samples should be taken from each expired bag and analyze all CQI items and Physicals
(Appearance and Odor). If result passed according to RMS, then shelf life can be extended for 3 months
(from last expiration date). If failed, or expired again scrap or send back to supplier

Changes to this issue: Converted to global RMPI.

Originator: Carlos Pacia Function: Materials Salt TMO Location: BJIC

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