ICSC 1135 - SODIUM CARBONATE (ANHYDROUS)

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SODIUM CARBONATE (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 1135 (October 2004)
Carbonic acid disodium salt Soda ash

CAS #: 497-19-8

EC Number: 207-838-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Abdominal pain.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Well closed. Separated from incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers.
PACKAGING

SODIUM CARBONATE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 1135

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE HYGROSCOPIC POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with acids. Reacts with magnesium and phosphorus pentoxide. This generates explosion hazard. Reacts with fluorine. This generates fire hazard.	Formula: Na₂CO₃ Molecular mass: 106.0 Melting point: 851°C Density: 2.5 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 30

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with acids. Reacts with magnesium and phosphorus pentoxide. This generates explosion hazard. Reacts with fluorine. This generates fire hazard.

Formula: Na₂CO₃
Molecular mass: 106.0
Melting point: 851°C
Density: 2.5 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 30

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract. This may result in perforation of the nasal septum. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly , especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the respiratory tract. This may result in perforation of the nasal septum. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xi; R: 36; S: (2)-22-26

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