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Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous
SDS # : 497-19-8
Revision date: 2015-04-30
Version 5.01
Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person Get medical attention if symptoms
occur
Most important symptoms and
effects, both acute and delayed
Causes serious eye damage / eye irritation.
Indication of immediate medical
attention and special treatment
needed, if necessary
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.
Specific Hazards Arising from the
Chemical
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to
produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes
Hazardous Combustion Products Fumes of sodium oxide. Carbon oxides (COx).
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact Not sensitive.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Not sensitive.
Protective equipment and
precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH
(approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Avoid dust formation. Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.
Other For further clean-up instructions, call Emergency Hotline number listed in Section 1 "Product
and Company Identification" above.
Environmental Precautions Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Methods for Containment Prevent large quantities of this product from contacting vegetation or waterways. Cover with
plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. Keep
in suitable and closed containers for disposal.
Methods for cleaning up Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. Keep in suitable and closed containers
for disposal. Dispose of waste as indicated in Section 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Use air conveying/mechanical systems for bulk transfer to storage. Provide appropriate
exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
suitable respiratory equipment if release of airborne dust is expected.
Storage Store in original container. Keep in properly labeled containers. Keep container tightly closed.
Incompatible products
Aluminium. Powdered aluminum. Acids
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits established by the region
specific regulatory bodies Local nuisance dust standards apply