GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1698
SODIUM CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous; Soda Ash NR No
TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
Na 2CO 3 N/A 105.99 497-19-8
PHYSICAL DATA
Melting point 851掳C; Density 2.5; Soluble in water; Solution is strongly alkaline (pH of 1 M
solution about 12).
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White crystals, granules and powder. Odorless.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. No hazardous self-reactivity. Reactive with water or acids, liberating carbon dioxide
and heat. Possibly violently. Hygroscopic.
FIRE HAZARDS
None. NFPA # 1-0-1.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Fight surrounding fire. N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Will cause burns to eyes. Irritating to skin and mucous membranes. Ingestion will cause
burning to throat and pain in the stomach. OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV not established. LD 50 (oral-rat)
4090 mg/kg. No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles while handling. Eye wash in area. Use respirator or good local ventilation to
avoid inhalation of dust.
FIRST AID
Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water. Get medical attention for eyes. If swallowed, give
lots of water or milk and get medical attention. Do not induce vomiting. Inhalation, remove
to fresh air, get medical attention if irritation persists.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Sweep solids, minimizing dust formation. Disposal to trash can or dilute with water and flush
to sanitary drain. Wash up spill area well with water.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
1698 MDM October 20, 2005
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