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Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous
SDS # : 497-19-8
Revision date: 2015-04-30
Version 5.01
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 > 2,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
LC50 Inhalation 2.3 mg/L (rat)
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.