Specification :

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Soda Ash

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Brand Name… … … … … … … … … … … Soda Ash
Chemical Name… … … … … … … … … Sodium Carbonate
Common Name… … … … … … … … … Soda ash
Formula… … … … … … … … … … … … … . Na2CO3
DOT Proper
Shipping Name… … … … … … … … .. Not applicable
DOT Hazard
Class… … … … … … … … … … … … … … .. Not applicable
DOT I.D. Number… … … … … … … . Not applicable
Reportable Quantity ( RQ) … … . Not applicable
CAS Number… … … … … … … … … … . 497-19-8

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
State… … … … … … … … … … … … … … .. Granular Solid
Melting Point C… … … … … … … … .. 851
Boiling point C… … … … … … … … … Decomposes
Color… … … … … … … … … … … … … … .. White
Odor… … … … … … … … … … … … … … .. None
Bulk Density, lb/ cu. Ft… … … … 50 to 65
Weight Per Gallon… … … … … … .. Not applicable
Specific Gravity @ 20C… … … ... 2.5
Water Solubility, % by wt @ 20C… 22.6
Flash Point and Method… … … … … … .. Not applicable
pH… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . Not applicable

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name Common Name ( s) CAS Number Hazard
Sodium Carbonate
Soda ash

Irritant to eyes, Mucous Membranes and skin.

PHYSICAL HAZARD INFORMATION
Exposive: No Upper Explosive Limit: Not applicable Lower Explosive
Pyrophoric No
Flammable No Flammability Class: Not applicable
Combustible No Organic
Oxidizer: No Compressed

Reactivity: Normally stable. May reactivity with strong acids. Carbon dioxide gas and large quantities of heat can be evolved. Reacts with hydrated lime in the presence of moisture to form coustic soda, a corrosive.

Incompatibilities: Keep away from aluminium powder, Fluorine, phosphorous pentoxide, Sulfuric acid, ammoniacal silver nitrate and molten lithium.
Hazardous: soda ash decomposes at temperatures above 1000C, releasing carbon dioxide gas ( CO2) .
Decomposition : Carbon dioxide is an asphyxiant and may affect respiration rate or Interiere with breathing. The sodium oxide residue sublimes at 1275C, Forming vapors and mists of caustic soda on contact with moisture or water.
Conditions Donot expose to intense heat
To Avoid

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Fire: This product is not flammable and does not support combustion.

Spill or Leak: Sweep up and shovel into containers for laters disposal

FIRST AID PROCEDURES

Ingestion : If swallowed do not induce vaming. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.

Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration, preferably mouth to mouth. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.

Eye Contact: immediately flush eyes with plenty of water at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.

Skin contact : Flush with plenty of water. Wash clothing before reuse. Throughly clean shoes before reuse.

Note To Physician: The chemical of exposure is sodium carbonate which is alkaline in solution.

HEALTH INFORMATION

Precautionary information Caution ! Causes Irritation. This product is a severe Irritant to the eyes and a moderate Irritant to the nose and skin.

Symptoms Of Exposure Eye nose or skin irritation.
Burning Sensation to nose, throat and eyes
Redness of the skin
SneeZing and Coughing

Restrictive Medical Eye or skin disease and breathing or respiratory disorders will be aggravated by exposure to this chemical.

PRIMARY ROUTE( s) OF ENTRY

Eye and skin contact, inhalation ( Breathing) . And ingestion ( swallowing)

TOXICITY INFORMATION

Oral - rat LD 2463 mg/ Kg; Intraperitional – mouse

Skin Irritation – rabbit 50 mg/ 24 hour, moderateur irritation rabbit 100 mg/ 34 hour, severe.

EXPOSURE LIMITS

OSHA: Not Established
ACGIH: Not Established
Other: ACGIH – TLV-TWA for nuisance dust is 10 mg/ m3 totol dust or 5 mg/ m3 respirable dust

Reported As A Potential Carcinogen x Not Applicable National Toxicology Program
Or Carcinogen OSHA International Agency For Research on Cancer

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing
Avoid breathing dust
Use with adequate ventilation
Keep container closed when not in us
Wash thoroughly after handling

SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES

Soli Release Shovel and sweep up. Dispose of in a chemical waste facility as permitted by federal ( RCRA) , state and local regulations.

Water Spill Dilute and disperse with water or similar agitation techniques

Air Spill Keep upwind. Treat impact site as appropriate for soil or water spill

Occupational Spill Shovel and sweep up. As permitted, small spills may be washed to an industrial sewer Large amounts can be disposed of in a chemical waste facility as permitted by federal state and local regulations

RCRA Waste Not Applicable
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ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Ventilation: Use general dilution and local exhaust ventilation techniques to meet nulsance dust exposure limit.

Respirator Use NIOSH/ MSHA approve use type respirator

Eye Protection Use safety glasses or safety goggles Ensure eyewash fountain is located in immediate work area

Gloves Use gloves that will not allow alkaline solutions to penetrate

Clothing wear easily washable clothing. Change daily or more often if contaminated. Wash clothing before reuse.