MSDS NAME:SODIUM CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS, TYPE II
NIIN:00-233-1715
MSDS Number: BWGJJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASHER MOORE CO.
City:MARTINVILLE
State:VA
ZIP:24112
Country:US
Info Phone Num:OUT OF BUSINESS
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SHH 804-279-4371
CAGE:ASHER
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASHER MOORE CO.
Address:01JUN95
Box:City:MARTINVILLE
State:VA
ZIP:24112
Country:US
Phone:OUT OF BUSINESS
CAGE:ASHER
Company:FREE STATE SUPPLY
CAGE:FREES
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL (RAT):2.8 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN &
RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION/BURNS. INGESTION:MAY BE HARMFUL,
CORROSIVE TO GI TRACT. TARGET ORGANS:NOT KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP
OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN, MUTAGEN, TERATOGEN OR NEUROTOXIN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DUST MAY IRRITATE NOSE, THROAT &
LUNGS. INGESTION: MAY IRRITATE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH, ETC.
SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION FROM PROLONGED CONTACT. EYES: MAY
IRRITATE OR BURN EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES WHILE LIFTING EYELIDS OPEN. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR
PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS OR PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF REQUIRED.
INGESTION:DRINK 2-4 GLASSES OF WATER OR FRUUIT JUICE. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING FIRES. USE
WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE
Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL INTO AN EMPTY CONTAINER
WITH A COVER. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:WEAK ACID OR VINEGAR.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
ACIDS. PROLONGED STORAGE MAY CAUSE PRODUCT TO CAKE FROM ATMOSPHERIC
MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. CORROSIVE TO WET
SURFACES.
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.
APPROPRIATE RESPIRATORS MAY BE A FULL FACEPIECE OR A HALF MASK AIR-
PURIFYING CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR WITH PARTICULATE FILTERS, A SCBA IN
THE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE OR A SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG-SLEEVED WORK CLOTHES FOR ROUTINE
USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:MINIMIZE BREATHING DUST. CLEANSE SKIN
THOROUGHLY AFTER CONTACT, BEFORE BREAKS AND MEALS, AND AT THE END
OF WORK PERIODS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR IS OUT OF BUSINESS AND IS UNLISTED. INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN IS
ACCURATE AND RELIABLE TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF BUT
IS NOT GUARANTEED TO BE SO. IT IS THE USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
TAKE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY. WE HEREBY DISCLAIM
ALL LIABILITY WITH RESPECT TO IT'S USE.
HCC:B3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1569F,854C
Spec Gravity:2.533
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS. PH OF 1% AQUEOUS SOLUTION
IS 11.3.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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