SDS

Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous
SDS # : 497-19-8
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Hazardous polymerization
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Conditions to avoid
Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.
Incompatible materials
Aluminium. Powdered aluminum. Acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Sodium oxides. Carbon oxides (COx).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Information
LD50 Oral
2,800 mg/kg (rat)
LD50 Dermal
LC50 Inhalation
> 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
No Information available
Eye Contact
Irritating to eyes.
Skin Contact
Non-irritating
Sensitization
Patch test on human volunteers did not demonstrate sensitization properties.
Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms
No information available.
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Chronic toxicity
No known effect.
Mutagenicity
No information available
Carcinogenicity
Not recognized as carcinogenic by Research Agencies (IARC, NTP, OSHA, ACGIH).
Reproductive toxicity
No information available.
STOT - single exposure
No information available.
STOT - repeated exposure
No information available.
Aspiration hazard
No information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Sodium carbonate (497-19-8)
Active Ingredient(s)
Duration
Species
Value
Units
Sodium Carbonate
96 h LC50
Bluegill sunfish
300
mg/L
Sodium Carbonate
48 h EC50
Ceriodaphnia
200-227
mg/L
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability does not pertain to inorganic substances.
Bioaccumulation
Does not bioaccumulate.
Mobility
Dissociates into ions.
Other Adverse Effects
None known.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal methods
This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40
CFR 261). Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.