ICSC 0952 - SODIUM SULFATE

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SODIUM SULFATE	ICSC: 0952 (October 2005)
Sodium sulfate anhydrous Disodium sulfate Sulfuric acid disodium salt

CAS #: 7757-82-6

EC Number: 231-820-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

SODIUM SULFATE

ICSC: 0952

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces sulfur oxides and sodium oxides.	Formula: Na₂SO₄ Molecular mass: 142.1 Melting point: 884°C Relative density (water = 1): 2.7 Solubility in water: very good

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces sulfur oxides and sodium oxides.

Formula: Na₂SO₄
Molecular mass: 142.1
Melting point: 884°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.7
Solubility in water: very good

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure Ingestion could cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
Ingestion could cause effects on the gastrointestinal tract.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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