Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS No.208
HASA SODA ASH
HASA SODA ASH Material Safety Data Sheet
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Saugus, California 91350
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IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Product Name: HASA SODA ASH
Common Chemical Names: Soda Ash, Sodium Carbonate
Chemical Names of Ingredients: [>1.0% by weight] Sodium Carbonate
Chemical Family: Alkali
CAS Registry Number: 497-19-6
Empirical Formula: Na2 CO3
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Vapor Pressure: Not Applicable. Flash Point: Not Applicable.
Weight/Gallon: Not Applicable. pH: Not Applicable.
Density [liquid]: Not Applicable. Odor: None.
Bulk Density: 60 lbs/cubic foot Boiling Point: 854潞C
Melting Point: Not Applicable. Freezing Point: Not Applicable.
Physical State: Granules. Color: White
Solubility in Water: 17 g/100 g H2O at 25潞C Stability: Stable
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Potential for Fire: Nonflammable.
Potential for Explosion: None
Reactivity: Will react with acids to form carbon dioxide [CO2]
Extinguishing Media: Non-flammable.
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HEALTH HAZARDS
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Eye and skin irritation.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: No data available.
Oral [ingestion] LD50: No data available.
Dermal [skin absorption] LD50: 28,000 mg/kg
Inhalation [breathing] LC50: Dust may irritate nose and respiratory system.
Eye Irritation: May irritate and/or burn eyes on contact.
Skin Irritation: Mild irritation. Not considered to be a skin sensitizer.
OSHA PEL: None Established.
ACGIH TLV/TWA: None Established.
POTENTIAL ROUTE [S] OF ENTRY
Inhalation [Breathing]: Dust from product.
Dermal [Skin]: Dust from product.
Eyes: Dust from product.
Ingestion: Not anticipated.
CARCINOGENIC [CANCER POTENTIAL] INFORMATION
National Toxicological Program [NTP] Sixth Annual Report on Carcinogens: Not listed.
International Agency for Research on Cancer [IARC] Monographs, V. 1-53, Supps. 1-8: Not listed.
Listed by Federal OSHA as Carcinogens: Not listed.
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 [Proposition 65, California only]: Not listed.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE AND HANDLING
Store in cool, dry place. Do not mix with acids. Add this product only to swimming pool, spa, hot tub, or
therapeutic waters in accordance with label directions.
PERSONAL PROTECTION AND HYGIENE
Wash hands after handling.
CLEAN-UP OF SPILLS
Sweep up spilled material and place in trash for collection.
FIRST AID
Eye Contact: Flush with water. Remove contact lenses [if applicable]. Hold eyelids open.
Continue flushing with water for 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
Skin Contact: Brush off any residue. Wash affected area with water for 15 minutes. If irritation
persists, get medical attention.
Ingestion [swallowing]: Drink large quantities of water. DO NOT induce vomiting.
Inhalation: Get medical attention for irritation, ingestion, or discomfort from inhalation.
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FEDERAL/STATE LISTS/REGISTRATION/S/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
CERCLA Hazardous Substance [Section 1010 [4], P.L. 96-510]: Not listed.
Extremely Hazardous Substance [40 CFR 355, Appendix A]: Not listed.
Pesticide Product 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.: Not registered.
Toxic Substance under TSCA: Not reported.
Pesticide Product [various State Laws]: Registered as economic poison.
MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, Department of Labor, Irritant.
Occupational Safety and Health Division, 29 CFR 1910.1200:
Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations, Not regulated.
Department of Transportation (Federal) 49 CFR 172.101:
National Fire Protection Association NFPA 704 [1990]: 0-0-0
NFPA 49: Irritant.
BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/National Building Code [1999 editions]: Irritant.
Standard Fire Prevention Code/Standard Building Code [1997 editions]: Irritant.
Uniform Fire Code/Uniform Building Code [1997 editions]: Irritant.
Uniform Fire Code Standards 79-3, Uniform Fire Code, V. II [1997 edition]: 0-0-0
Please Note: The information contained herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by competent technical
personnel and is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief. NO WARRANTY OR
GUARANTEE, expressed or implied, is made regarding the product performance, product stability, or as to
any other condition of use, handling, transportation, and storage. Customer use, handling, transportation, and
storage may involve additional safety and/or performance considerations. Our technical personnel will be
happy to respond to questions regarding safe handling, storage, transportation and use procedures. The safe
handling, storage, transportation and use procedures remain the sole responsibility of the customer. No
suggestions for handling, storage, transportation or use are intended as or to be construed as
recommendations which may infringe on any existing patents or violate any Federal, State, and/or local law
and/or regulation, ordinance, standard, etc.. This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared by HASA,
Inc. staff from test reports and other information available in the public domain.
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