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CAS No.: 497-19-8
Molecular Weight: 105.99
Chemical Formula: Na2CO3
Product Codes: 965
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 99 - 100% NO
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the respiratory
tract. Symptoms from excessive inhalation of dust may include coughing and
difficult breathing. Excessive contact is known to cause damage to the nasal
septum.
Ingestion: Sodium carbonate is only slightly toxic, but large doses may
be corrosive to the gastro-intestinal tract where symptoms may include severe
abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, collapse and death.
Skin Contact: Excessive contact may cause irritation with blistering and
redness. Solutions may cause severe irritation or burns.
Eye Contact: Contact may be corrosive to eyes and cause conjuctival edema
and corneal destruction. Risk of serious injury increases if eyes are kept
tightly closed. Other symptoms may appear from absorption of sodium carbonate
into the bloodstream via the eyes.
Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause
sensitization.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention.
Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention
immediately.
Note to Physician: Consider endoscopy in all suspected cases of sodium
carbonate poisoning. Perform blood analysis to determine if dehydration,
acidosis, or other electrolyte imbalances occurred.
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered an explosion hazard, but sodium carbonate may
explode when applied to red-hot aluminum.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Special Information: Use protective clothing and breathing equipment
appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Ventilate area of leak or
spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is
recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust
ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work
area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of
Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where
exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible,
a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a
NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels
are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: White powder or granules.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 45.5 g/100 ml water @ 100C (212F)
Specific Gravity: 2.53
pH: 11.6 Aqueous solution
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: Decomposes.
Melting Point: 851C (1564F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage. Hygroscopic. Readily absorbs moisture from the air. Solutions are
strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon and sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Fluorine, aluminum, phosphorous
pentoxide, sulfuric acid, zinc, lithium, moisture, calcium hydroxide and
2,4,6-trinitrotoluene. Reacts violently with acids to form carbon dioxide.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, heat, dusting and incompatibles.
For Sodium Carbonate:
Oral rat LD50: 4090 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 2300 mg/m3/2H; irritation eye
rabbit: 50 mg severe; investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Sodium Carbonate (497-19-8) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: 96 Hr LC50 Lepomis macrochirus: 300 mg/L
[static];
48 Hr EC50 Daphnia magna: 265 mg/L
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Sodium Carbonate (497-19-8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Sodium Carbonate (497-19-8) Yes Yes No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Sodium Carbonate (497-19-8) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Sodium Carbonate (497-19-8) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
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