MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SODIUM CARBONATE / SODA ASH, SOLID
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc. 00060696
WHMIS#:
43 Jutland Rd. Index: GCD0040/06B
Toronto, ON Effective Date: 2005 March 14
M8Z 2G6
Date of Revision: 2006 June 21
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Sodium Carbonate / Soda Ash, Solid.
Chemical Name: Carbonic acid, disodium salt.
Synonyms: Disodium Carbonate ; Solvay Soda ; Bisodium Carbonate ; Soda Monohydrate ; Calcined Soda ;
pH + Soda Ash.
Chemical Family: Sodium salts.
Molecular Formula: Na2CO3.
Product Use: Photography. Water treatment. pH control of water. Chemical intermediate.
WHMIS Classification / Symbol:
D-2B: Toxic (skin and eye irritant)
READ THE ENTIRE MSDS FOR THE COMPLETE HAZARD EVALUATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (Not Intended As Specifications)
Ingredient CAS# ACGIH TLV % Concentration
Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 --- 100
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: May cause skin and eye irritation. Dust is irritating to respiratory tract. See "Other Health Effects"
Section. Can decompose at high temperatures forming toxic gases.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Inhalation: Product is irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Skin Contact: This product may cause irritation. May cause more severe response if skin is abraded (scratched,
scraped or cut). Prolonged, confined (especially under the finger nails, under rings or watch bands) or
repeated exposure may cause skin irritation and possibly lead to (chemical) burns.
Skin Absorption: A single, prolonged skin exposure is not likely to result in the absorption of toxic amounts of the material.
Eye Contact: This product causes irritation, redness and pain and lachrymation (excessive tears).
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Ingestion: May irritate mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea,
gastrointestinal upset and abdominal pain. Ingestion is not a likely route of exposure.
Other Health Effects: Effects (irritancy) on the skin and eyes may be delayed, and damage may occur without the sensation
or onset of pain. Strict adherence to first aid measures following any exposure is essential. Sodium
salts have a hypothetical risk of hypernatremia. Hypernatraemia is a term that describes an abnormally
high plasma concentration of sodium ions. This condition may lead to weakness, restlessness,
dizziness, headache, convulsions and coma. (4) In the presence of moisture (perspiration), soda ash
and lime dusts (CaO) combine to form corrosive caustic soda which may cause burns. (3)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration ONLY if breathing has stopped. Give
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if there is no breathing AND no pulse. Obtain medical attention
IMMEDIATELY.
Skin Contact: Start flushing while removing contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas thoroughly with soap and
water. If irritation, redness, or a burning sensation develops and persists, repeat flushing and obtain
medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with running water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Hold eyelids open during
flushing. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Obtain medical attention IMMEDIATELY.
Ingestion: Do not attempt to give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If victim is alert and not
convulsing, rinse mouth out and give 1/2 to 1 glass of water to dilute material. IMMEDIATELY contact
local Poison Control Centre. Vomiting should only be induced under the direction of a physician or a
poison control centre. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, have victim lean forward with head down to
avoid breathing in of vomitus, rinse mouth and administer more water. IMMEDIATELY transport victim
to an emergency facility.
Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically.
Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to this product include diseases of the skin,
eyes or respiratory tract.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammability Limits in Air (%):
AutoIgnition
Flashpoint (掳C) LEL UEL
Temperature (掳C)
Not available. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable.
Flammability Class (WHMIS): Not regulated.
Hazardous Combustion Thermal decomposition products are toxic and may include oxides of carbon, sodium and irritating
Products: gases.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Minimize air borne spreading of dust. In the presence of moisture (perspiration), soda ash and lime
Hazards: dusts (CaO) combine to form corrosive caustic soda which may cause burns. (3)
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact: Not expected to be sensitive to mechanical impact.
Rate of Burning: Not available.
Explosive Power: Not available.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge: Not expected to be sensitive to static discharge.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use media appropriate for surrounding fire and/or materials.
FIRE FIGHTING
INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions to the Fire Fighters: Isolate materials that are not involved in the fire and protect personnel. Use water spray to cool fire-
exposed containers or structures. Use water spray to disperse vapours. Spilled material may cause
floors and contact surfaces to become slippery.
Fire Fighting Protective Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Equipment:
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Information in this section is for responding to spills, leaks or releases in order to prevent or minimize the adverse effects on persons,
property and the environment. There may be specific reporting requirements associated with spills, leaks or releases, which change from
region to region.
Containment and Clean-Up See Section 13, "Deactivating Chemicals". In all cases of leak or spill contact vendor at Emergency
Procedures: Number shown on the front page of this MSDS.
Minimize air borne spreading of dust. Wear respirator, protective clothing and gloves. Avoid dry
sweeping. Do not use compressed air to clean surfaces. Vacuuming or wet sweeping is preferred.
Return all material possible to container for proper disposal. Do not allow to enter sewers or
watercourses. Any recovered product can be used for the usual purpose, depending on the extent and
kind of contamination. Where a package (drum or bag) is damaged and / or leaking, repair it, or place it
into an over-pack drum immediately so as to avoid or minimize material loss and contamination of
surrounding environment. Replace damaged containers immediately to avoid loss of material and
contamination of surrounding atmosphere. For release to land, or storm water runoff, contain discharge
by constructing dykes or applying inert absorbent; for release to water, utilize damming and/or water
diversion to minimize the spread of contamination. Ventilate enclosed spaces. Notify applicable
government authority if release is reportable or could adversely affect the environment.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Handling Practices: Use normal "good" industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. In the presence of moisture
(perspiration), soda ash and lime dusts (CaO) combine to form corrosive caustic soda which may cause
burns. (3)
Ventilation Requirements: See Section 8, "Engineering Controls".
Other Precautions: Use only with adequate ventilation and avoid breathing dusts. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly before re-
use.
STORAGE
Storage Temperature (掳C): See below.
Ventilation Requirements: Ventilation should be corrosion proof.
Storage Requirements: Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, sparks and flames. Keep
containers closed. Avoid moisture contamination. Prolonged storage may result in lumping or caking.
Special Materials to be Used for Equipment for storage, handling or transportation should NOT be made of: aluminum and its alloys,
Packaging or Containers: lead or tin. Confirm suitability of any material before using.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Recommendations listed in this section indicate the type of equipment, which will provide protection against overexposure to this
product. Conditions of use, adequacy of engineering or other control measures, and actual exposures will dictate the need for specific
protective devices at your workplace.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Engineering Controls: General exhaust is acceptable. Local exhaust ventilation preferred. Ventilation should be corrosion and
explosion proof. Make up air should be supplied to balance air that is removed by local or general
exhaust ventilation.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields are recommended to prevent eye contact. Use dust-tight chemical
safety goggles when there is potential for eye contact. Contact lenses should not be worn when working
with this material.
Skin Protection: Gloves and protective clothing made from natural rubber, neoprene or natural rubber should be
impervious under conditions of use. Prior to use, user should confirm impermeability.
Respiratory Protection: No specific guidelines available. A NIOSH/MSHA approved dust mask for concentrations of nuisance
dust up to 100 mg/M3 particulate. An air-supplied respirator if concentrations are higher or unknown.
Other Personal Protective Wear an impermeable apron and boots. Locate safety shower and eyewash station close to chemical
Equipment: handling area. Take all precautions to avoid personal contact.
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES
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Particulate Not Otherwise Classified:
ACGIH OSHA
10 mg/m鲁 - Inhalable particulate 50 mppcf* or 15 mg/m鲁 - Total Dust
3 mg/m鲁 - Respirable particulate 15 mppcf* or 5 mg/m鲁 - Respirable Fraction
* mppcf = million particles per cubic foot
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (Not intended as Specifications)
Physical State: Solid.
Appearance: Odourless, white granular solid.
Odour: Odourless
Odour Threshold (ppm): Not applicable.
Boiling Range (掳C): Not applicable.
Melting/Freezing Point (掳C): 851.
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg at 20掳 C): Not applicable.
Vapour Density (Air = 1.0): Not applicable.
Relative Density (g/cc): 2.509 - 2.564.
Bulk Density: 950 - 1,035.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1.0): Not applicable.
Solubility: Soluble in water. Hygroscopic.
% Volatile by Volume: 0 %.
pH: 11.7 (10% sol'n)
Coefficient of Water/Oil Distribution: Not available.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC): Not applicable.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY
Under Normal Conditions: Stable.
Under Fire Conditions: Not flammable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, sparks, open flames and all other sources of ignition. Minimize air borne spreading
of dust. Clean up immediately to eliminate slipping hazard. Temperatures above 400 掳C.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers. Lewis or mineral acids. Vigourous effervescence results on mixture with acids.
Product can react explosively with : Magnesium, Sulphuric Acid, aluminum and its alloys, lead, tin,
Phosphorus Pentoxide. Silver Nitrate. Ammonia. Can react violently with red hot aluminum metal;
fluorine gas; lithium and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene. (3)
Decomposition or Combustion Thermal decomposition products are toxic and may include oxides of carbon, sodium and irritating
Products: gases.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA:
SUBSTANCE LD50 (Oral, Rat) LD50 (Dermal, Rabbit) LC50 (Inhalation, Rat, 4h)
Sodium Carbonate 4,090 mg/kg (1) --- ---
Carcinogenicity Data: The ingredient(s) of this product is (are) not classed as carcinogenic by ACGIH, IARC, OSHA or NTP.
See "Other Studies Relevant to Material".
Reproductive Data: No adverse reproductive effects are anticipated.
Mutagenicity Data: No adverse mutagenic effects are anticipated.
Teratogenicity Data: No adverse teratogenic effects are anticipated.
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Respiratory / Skin Sensitization None known.
Data:
Synergistic Materials: None known.
Other Studies Relevant to Sodium Carbonate : Application of 100 mg (Standard Draize Test) resulted in moderate eye irritation
Material: after 24 hours. Application of 0.1 mL of Sodium Carbonate resulted in severe eye irritation. Application
of 500 mg/24 hours to rabbit skin (Standard Draize Test) resulted in mild irritation. Male rats exposed to
an aerosol of a 2 % solution of sodium carbonate for 4 hours/day, 5 days/week for 3.5 months showed
no pronounced effects. Pregnant mice were orally intubated with up to 340 mg/Kg of aqueous sodium
carbonate solution. No positive findings were reported. (4) Excessive contact may produce "soda
ulcers' on hand and perforation of the nasal septum. Sensitivity reactions may occur from prolonged
and repeated exposure. (3)
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Low acute toxicity to aquatic organisms.
96-hour LC50 ( Daphnia magna ) = 265 to 565 mg/L.
96-hour LC50 ( Bluegill Sunfish ) = 300 to 320 mg/L.
Environmental Fate: Not available. Can be dangerous if allowed to enter drinking water intakes. Do not contaminate
domestic or irrigation water supplies, lakes, streams, ponds, or rivers.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Deactivating Chemicals: Neutralize carefully with weak acid to a pH of 6 to 9. Neutralization is expected to be exothermic.
Vigourous effervescence results.
Waste Disposal Methods: This information applies to the material as manufactured. Reevaluation of the product may be required
by the user at the time of disposal since the product uses, transformations, mixtures and processes
may influence waste classification. Dispose of waste material at an approved (hazardous) waste
treatment/disposal facility in accordance with applicable local, provincial and federal regulations. Do not
dispose of waste with normal garbage, or to sewer systems.
Safe Handling of Residues: See "Waste Disposal Methods".
Disposal of Packaging: Empty containers retain product residue and may be hazardous. Treat package in the same manner as
the product. Dispose of waste material at an approved waste incineration facility in accordance with
applicable local, provincial and federal regulations. Do not re-use empty container.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
CANADIAN TDG ACT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:
This product is not regulated by TDG.
Label(s): Not applicable. Placard: Not applicable.
ERAP Index: -----. Exemptions: None known.
US DOT CLASSIFICATION (49CFR 172.101, 172.102):
This product is not regulated by DOT.
Label(s): Not applicable. Placard: Not applicable.
CERCLA-RQ: Not available. Exemptions: None known.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CANADA
CEPA - NSNR: This material is included on the DSL under the CEPA.
CEPA - NPRI: Not included.
Controlled Products Regulations Classification (WHMIS):
D-2B: Toxic (skin and eye irritant)
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USA
Environmental Protection Act: This material is included on the TSCA Inventory.
OSHA HCS (29CFR 1910.1200): Skin and Eye Irritant.
NFPA:
Text22: Health, Fire, Reactivity (Not available.)
Text22: 2 Health, 0 Fire, 0 Reactivity (3)
HMIS:
INTERNATIONAL
Sodium Carbonate is found on the following inventories: EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances),
ACOIN (Australia), MITI (Japan) and Korea.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REFERENCES
1. RTECS-Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety RTECS
database.
2. Clayton, G.D. and Clayton, F.E., Eds., Patty's Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, 3rd ed., Vol. IIA,B,C, John Wiley and Sons,
New York, 1981.
3. Supplier's Material Safety Data Sheet(s)
4. CHEMINFO, through "CCINFOdisc", Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
5. Guide to Occupational Exposure Values, 2005, American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Cincinnati, 2005.
6. Regulatory Affairs Group, Brenntag Canada Inc.
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The information contained herein is offered only as a guide to the handling of this specific material and has been prepared in good faith
by technically knowledgeable personnel. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and the manner and conditions of use and handling may
involve other and additional considerations. No warranty of any kind is given or implied and Brenntag Canada Inc. will not be liable for
any damages, losses, injuries or consequential damages which may result from the use of or reliance on any information contained
herein. This Material Safety Data Sheet is valid for three years.
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To obtain revised copies of this or other Material Safety Data Sheets, contact your nearest Brenntag Canada Regional office.
British Columbia: 20333-102B Avenue, Langley, BC, V1M 3H1
Phone: (604) 513-9009 Facsimile: (604) 513-9010
Alberta: 6628 - 45 th. Street, Leduc, AB, T9E 7C9
Phone: (780) 986-4544 Facsimile: (780) 986-1070
Manitoba: 681 Plinquet Street, Winnipeg, MB, R2J 2X2
Phone: (204) 233-3416 Facsimile: (204) 233-7005
Ontario: 43 Jutland Road, Toronto, ON, M8Z 2G6
Phone: (416) 259-8231 Facsimile: (416) 259-6175
Quebec: 2900 Jean Baptiste Des., Lachine, PQ, H8T 1C8
Phone: (514) 636-9230 Facsimile: (514) 636-0877
Atlantic: A-105 Akerley Boulevard, Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1R7
Phone: (902) 468-9690 Facsimile: (902) 468-3085
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Prepared By: Regulatory Affairs Group, Brenntag Canada Inc., (416) 259-8231.
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