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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR SODIUM CARBONATE

I. General Identification

 

Product Name: Soda Ash, D1 Developer

Synonyms: Sodium Carbonate

C.A.S. #: 497-19-8

Formula: Na2CO3

Molecular Weight: 105.99

Contact: Manager of Product Safety

Current Issue Date: August, 1996

 

II.      First Aid Measures

 

Skin: Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes.  Call a physician.  If clothing comes in contact with the product, the clothing should be removed immediately and should be laundered before re-use.

Eyes: Immediately flush with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.  Call a physician at once.

Ingestion: Immediately drink large quantities of water.  DO NOT induce vomiting.  Call a physician at once.  DO NOT give anything by mouth if the person is unconscious or if having convulsions.

Inhalation: If person experiences nausea, headache or dizziness, person should stop work immediately and move to fresh air until these symptoms disappear.  If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen, keep the person warm and at rest.  Call a physician.  In the event that an individual inhales enough product to lose consciousness, person should be moved to fresh air at once and a physician should be called immediately.  If breathing has stopped, artificial respiration should be given immediately.  In all cases, ensure adequate ventilation and provide respiratory protection before the person returns to work.

 

III.    Hazards Information

Health

Inhalation: Inhalation of product dust may irritate nose, throat and lungs.

Ingestion: Although low in toxicity, ingestion can be harmful. Consult a physician.  May irritate mouth, esophagus, stomach, etc.

Skin: May cause skin irritation from prolonged contact.

Eyes: May irritate or burn eyes.

Permissible Concentration: Air: None established. No TLV established.

Biological: None.

Unusual Chronic Toxicity: None known.

 

Fire and Explosion

Flash Point: Not flammable.

Auto Ignition Temperature: NA.

Flammable Limits in Air ( % by Volume ): NA

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None.

 

IV.    Precautions / Procedures

Fire Extinguishing Agents Recommended: NA.

Fire Extinguishing Agents to Avoid: NA

Special Fire Fighting Precautions: NA.

Ventilation: Local exhaust if dusty condition prevails.

Normal Handling: Avoid eye contact or prolonged skin contact.  Avoid breathing dust.  When dissolving, add to water cautiously and with stirring; solutions can get hot.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry area away from acids.  Prolonged storage may cause product to cake from atmospheric moisture.