Product ID:SODIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS,SODA ASH
MSDS Date:01/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-353-0898
MSDS Number: BNWFZ

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

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Preparer: C. A. EISENHARD

Cage: DO870

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

SODIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 5968-11-6

ACGIH TLV: 15 MG/M3 (MFR)

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV IS 15 MG/M3.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- DUSTS CAUSES IRRITATION OF EYES
AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN LEADS TO
LOCAL IRRITATION. INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. CHRONIC- MAY
CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:DUSTS CAUSES IRRITATION OF EYES AND RESPIRATORY
TRACT. PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN LEADS TO LOCAL IRRITATION.
INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE
GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, VOMITIN G AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALATION:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INGESTION:IF
CONSCIOUS, DRINK MILK TO DILUTE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL OR RECOVERY.
THOROUGHLY SWEEP OR WASH AREA OF SPILL TO CLEAN UP ANY RESIDUAL
MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- SINCE SODA ASH HAS AN
AFFINITY FOR MOISTURE, DAMP FLOORS, LEAKING ROOFS AND MOISTURE
STORAGE CONDITIONS SHOULD BE AVOIDED.
Other Precautions:POTENTIALLY DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE GAS MAY FORM IN
ENCLOSED AREAS OR TANKS WHEN ALKALINE PRODUCTS CONTACT FOOD OR
BEVERAGE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN SUGARS. DO NOT ENTER SUCH AREAS
UNTILL THEY HAVE BEEN W ELL VENTILATED OR WEAR RESPIRATORS.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES WITH SIDE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER, NORMAL
WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS AND LEGS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT BREATHE
DUSTS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. MOISTURE REDUCES
ALKALINITY.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.5
Solubility in Water:49.7 G/100ML @ 95.7F
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ANHYDROUS, HYGROSCOPIC POWDER OR GRANULAR
SOLID - ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SIMULTANEOUS PRESENCE OF SODIUM CARBONATE
AND CALCIUM HYDROXIDE. THIS WILL CAUSE FORMATION OF IRRITATING
CAUSTIC SODA.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DEPOSIT IN A CHEMICAL LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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