MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous
MSDS Ref. No.: 497-19-8
Date Approved: 02/02/2007
Revision No.: 7
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the Canada鈥檚 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
and, the EC Directive, 2001/58/EC.
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous
ALTERNATE PRODUCT NAME(S): Soda Ash, Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous
GENERAL USE: Glass manufacture, detergent manufacture, sodium chemicals and
carbonate chemicals manufacture, pulp and paper, brine treatment,
water hardness removal, pH adjustment in water or waste water, flue
gas desulfurization, coal treatment, ion exchange resin regeneration.
This chemical is certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 60, Drinking Water
Chemicals-Health Effects (as packaged in the original, unopened
container). The maximum dosage level for this chemical is 150 mg/L
MANUFACTURER EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FMC Wyoming Corporation (307) 872-2452 (Plant - Green River, WY)
Alkali Chemicals Division
1735 Market Street (303) 595-9048 (Medical - Call Collect)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 299-6000 (General Information)
For leak, fire, spill, or accident emergencies, call:
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC - U.S.A. & Canada)
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
鈥? White, odorless, granular solid.
鈥? Product is non-combustible.
鈥? Reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide gas and heat.
鈥? Irritating to the eyes and continuous contact may irritate the skin.
鈥? Not expected to be toxic to the environment, nor to aquatic organisms.
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Direct contact with the product causes irritation of
the eyes and continuous contact may cause skin irritation (red, dry, cracked skin). Excessive levels of
airborne dust may irritate the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS# Wt.% EC No. EC Class
Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 99.8 207-838-8 R36; S2-22-26
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids
intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist as necessary.
SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not induce
vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, obtain
medical attention.
NOTES TO MEDICAL DOCTOR: While internal toxicity is low, irritant effects of high
concentrations may produce corneal opacities, and vesicular skin reactions in humans with abraded skin
only. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Water, water fog, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical
FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Not applicable
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained
breathing apparatus.
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not applicable
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Fumes of sodium oxide.
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SENSITIVITY TO IMPACT: None
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: None
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
COMMENTS: PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Refer to Section 8 "Exposure Controls / Personal
Protection".
CONTAINMENT: Prevent large quantities of this product from contacting vegetation or waterways; large
spills could kill vegetation and fish.
CLEAN-UP: This product, if spilled, can be recovered and re-used if contamination does not present a
problem. Vacuum or sweep up the material. If the spilled product is unusable due to contamination,
consult state or federal environmental agencies for acceptable disposal procedures and locations. See
Section 13 "Disposal Considerations".
NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Federal regulations do not require notification for spills of this
product. State and local regulations may contain different requirements; consult local authorities.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING: Use air conveying / mechanical systems for bulk transfer to storage. For manual
handling o bulk transfer use mechanical ventilation to remove airborne dust from rail car, ship or truck. Use
approved respiratory protection when ventilation systems are not available. Selection of respirators is based
on the dust cloud generation. Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds and sewer drains.
STORAGE: Store in a cool dry area, away from acids.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Where possible, provide general mechanical and/or local
exhaust ventilation to prevent release of airborne dust into the work environment.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Appropriate eye and face protection equipment (ANSI Z87
approved) should be selected for the particular use intended for this material. Safety glasses with
side shields are recommended.
RESPIRATORY: Whenever dust in the worker鈥檚 breathing zone cannot be controlled with
ventilation or other engineering means, workers should wear respirators or dust masks approved by
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NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or comparable certification organization to protect them against airborne
dust.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Dry product is generally non-irritating to intact skin.
However, this product can be irritating where skin has been damaged and can create skin irritation
after long exposures when moisture is present. Under such conditions, gloves and long-sleeved
clothing are recommended to minimize skin contact.
COMMENTS:
ADDITIONAL EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:
Federal guidelines treat the ingredient(s) in this product as a nuisance dust, as no product-specific
guidelines have been issued for exposure. As with all nuisance dusts, worker breating zone concentrations
should be measured by validated sampling and analytical methods. The following limits (OSHA and
MSHA) apply to this material:
Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated:
OSHA (PEL / TWA): 15 mg/m鲁 (total dust); 5 mg/m鲁 (resp fraction)
MSHA (PEL / TWA): 10 mg/m鲁 (total dust)
The information noted above provides general guidance for handling this product. Specific work
environments and material handling practices will dictate the selection and use of personal protection
equipment (PPE).
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Odorless
ODOR:
White, granular solid.
APPEARANCE:
Not applicable
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE:
Decomposes
BOILING POINT:
Not applicable
COEFFICIENT OF OIL / WATER:
(g/ml) Dense Grades = 0.86 - 1.12; Light Grades = 0.70 -
DENSITY / WEIGHT PER VOLUME:
0.90
Not applicable (Butyl Acetate = 1)
EVAPORATION RATE:
Non-combustible
FLASH POINT:
851潞C (1564潞F)
FREEZING POINT:
Not applicable
ODOR THRESHOLD:
Not applicable
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES:
Not applicable
PERCENT VOLATILE:
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11.4 (1% solution)
pH:
33.2 % maximum
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
2.509 (water = 1)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
Not Applicable
VAPOR DENSITY:
Not applicable
VAPOR PRESSURE:
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with acids except under controlled
conditions.
STABILITY: Stable
POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Reacts with acids with release of large volumes of
carbon dioxide gas and heat.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Heated to decomposition, it emits fumes of sodium
oxide.
COMMENTS:
Materials to Avoid : Aluminum powder, acids, fluorine, molten lithium
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS: Severe irritant (rabbit) [Toxicology 23:281 (1982)]
SKIN EFFECTS: Non-irritating to intact skin. Minor irritation may occur on abraded skin.
[Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 31:481 (1975)]
DERMAL LD50: No data available for the product.
ORAL LD50: 4,090 mg/kg (rat) [RTECS 1986]
INHALATION LC50: 2.3 mg/l (2 h) (rat) [Environ, Res. 31:138 (1983)]
SENSITIZATION: 0.25% sodium carbonate: Non-sensitizing (human) [Toxicol. Appl.
Pharmacol. 31:481 (1975)]
TARGET ORGANS: Eyes
ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: May cause severe irritation of the
eyes, including corneal opacities. Dusts and mists may be irritating to the skin, mucous membranes and
upper respiratory tract. No significant acute toxicological effects expected.
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CHRONIC EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE: No data available for the
product.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP: Not listed
IARC: Not listed
OSHA: Not listed
OTHER: (ACGIH) Not listed
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: 96-hour LC50 = 265 - 565 mg/L (daphnia
magnia) (low toxicity)
96-hour LC50 = 300 - 320 mg/L (bluegill sunfish) (low toxicity)
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Biodegradability does not apply to inorganic
substances. No significant toxicity to aquatic organisms is expected.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: When this product is discarded or disposed of, as purchased, it is
neither a characteristic nor a listed hazardous waste according to US Federal RCRA regulations (40 CFR
261). As a non-hazardous waste the material may be disposed of in a landfill in accordance with
government regulations; check local or state regulations for applicable requirements prior to disposal. Any
processing, usage, alteration, chemical additions to, or contamination of, the product may alter the disposal
requirements. Under Federal regulations, it is the generator鈥檚 responsibility to determine if a waste is a
hazardous waste.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT)
Not regulated
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Not applicable
PRIMARY HAZARD CLASS / DIVISION:
None
UN/NA NUMBER:
Not applicable
LABEL(S):
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Not applicable
PLACARD(S):
Not applicable
MARKING(S):
Hazardous Substance/RQ: Not applicable
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
49 STCC Number: Not applicable
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME DANGEROUS GOODS (IMDG)
Not regulated
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
ADR - EUROPEAN AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE
INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD
Not regulated
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION (ICAO) /
INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA)
Not regulated
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT)
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355, APPENDIX A):
Not listed
SECTION 311 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370):
Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard
SECTION 312 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (40 CFR 370):
The Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) for this product, if treated as a mixture, is 10,000 lbs;
however, this product contains the following ingredients with a TPQ of less than 10,000 lbs.:
None
SECTION 313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS (40 CFR 372):
Not listed
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CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE COMPENSATION AND
LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA DESIGNATION & REPORTABLE QUANTITIES (RQ) (40 CFR 302.4):
Not listed
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA INVENTORY STATUS (40 CFR 710):
Listed
RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT (RCRA)
RCRA IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS WASTE (40 CFR 261):
Waste Number: Refer to Section 13 "Disposal Considerations" for RCRA status.
CANADA
WHMIS (WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM):
Product Identification Number: Not applicable
Hazard Classification / Division: D.2.B, E
Ingredient Disclosure List: Listed
Domestic Substance List: Listed
E NUMBERS:
E 500
EU EINECS NUMBERS:
011-005-00-2
INTERNATIONAL LISTINGS
Australia (AICS): Listed
China: Listed
Japan (ENCS): (1)-164
Korea: KE-31380
Philippines (PICCS): Listed
HAZARD, RISK AND SAFETY PHRASE DESCRIPTIONS:
Sodium carbonate:
EC Symbols: Xi (Irritant)
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EC Risk Phrases: R36 (Irritating to eyes.)
EC Safety Phrases: S2 (Keep out of the reach of children.)
S22 (Do not breathe dust.)
S26 (In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice)
COMMENTS:
CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA) - SECTION 307 / 311
Not listed as a hazardous pollutant (40 CFR 116), nor as a toxic pollutant (40 CFR 401.15)
CLEAN AIR ACT (CAA) - SECTION 112
Not regulated under the chemical accident prevention provisoins (40 CFR 68)
16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS
Health 2
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 0
Personal Protection (PPE) B
Protection = B (Safety glasses and gloves)
HMIS = Hazardous Materials Identification System
Degree of Hazard Code:
4 = Severe
3 = Serious
2 = Moderate
1 = Slight
0 = Minimal
NFPA
Health 2
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Special None
No special requirements
NFPA = National Fire Protection Association
Degree of Hazard Code:
4 = Extreme
3 = High
2 = Moderate
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1 = Slight
0 = Insignificant
REVISION SUMMARY:
This MSDS replaces Revision #6, dated January 26, 2004.
Changes in information are as follows:
Section 15 (Regulatory Information)
Section 16 (Other Information)
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