| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2548 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous Reagent A.C.S., Granular |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | Na’CO“ |
| RTECS: | VZ4050000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 497-19-8 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous | CAS# 497-19-8 | 100% | W/W | None Established |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Explosion may occur when applied to red-hot aluminum |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Wear Protective equipment. Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Flush residue and liquid spills to holding area for neut. Before discharge.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH approved dust mask
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 851° C | Specific Gravity | 2.53
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| Boiling Point: | 752 f° |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure: | N/A |
Evaporation Rate: | N/A |
| Vapor Density: |
N/A |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
Soluble |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
Not applicable |
| Appearance and Odor: |
White powder or granules, odorless |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point: |
N/A |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Application to red-hot aluminum |
Materials to Avoid:
Strong oxidizing agents, metals, acids, organics |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Effects of overexposure: Acute: May cause eyes burns. Harmful if swallowed. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory tract irritation, coughing or labored breathing. Excessive contact can damage nasal septum. Ingestion may be corrosive to GI tract, symptoms may include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea and collapse. Skin contact may cause irritation w/blistering and redness. May be corrosive to eyes and cause conjuctivitis, edema and corneal distruction. Chronic: Prolonged or prolonged contact may cause sensitization. Conditions aggravated/target organs: Persons with pre-existing eye, skin or respiratory conditions may be more susceptible |
| DOT Classification: Not Regulated |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:1 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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