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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SODIUM CARBONATE

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SODA ASH (SODIUM CARBONATE)

FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION INGESTION
Remove victim from immediate source of exposure and assure that If victim is conscious and alert, give 1-2 glasses
victim is breathing. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen, if of water to drink. Do not give anything by mouth
available. If victim is not breathing, administer CPR (cardio-pulmonary to an unconscious person. Seek immediate
resuscitation). Seek immediate medical attention. medical attention. Do not leave victim
unattended.
SKIN CONTACT EYE CONTACT
Wash exposed area with plenty of water for at least 5 Flush immediately with plenty of tap
minutes. Repeat washing. Remove contaminated water or normal saline (minimum of
clothing and shoes and wash thoroughly before reuse. If 15 minutes). Seek immediate
irritation persists, consult a health care professional. medical attention.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHUING MEDIA HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS
Not combustible. Use extinguishing method suitable for surrounding fire. Carbon Dioxide Firefighters should wear full protective clothing and Self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA).

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTION ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTION METHODS & MATERIALS FOR CLEANING UP
Wear gloves made of the following material: Nitrile, PVC or latex (consult safety Do not discharge concentrated, undiluted product Scrape up and place in appropriate closed container. Collect washings for
equipment supplier). Additional personal protective equipment should include the into lakes, streams, ponds, estuaries, oceans and disposal. Decontaminate tools and equipment following cleanup. Clean up
following: safety goggles, full suit, boots, and other protective equipment where other waters. residual material by washing area with water. Avoid creation of dusty
appropriate. conditions.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING PPE STORAGE
Do not get in eyes. Don not breathes dusts. Avoid direct or prolonged Wear protecting gear as required. PVC boots, nitrile/PVC/latex gloves, Store in an area that is cool, dry, well ventilated.
contact with skin. goggles/full face shield. Consult safety equipment supplier.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PHYSICAL STATE ODOR pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY SOLUBILITY
White granule solid odorless 11.3 (1% solution) 2.53 g/ml @ 200C Soluble in water

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

CHEMICAL STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Stable under normal conditions of use and Extreme heat, hygroscopic, protect from moisture.
storage. Mixing of acid and sodium carbonate solutions could Carbon Dioxide Not applicable.
cause CO2 evolution.
Prepared by TALHA JAMIL