FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- S495-500 SODIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS 21080  -- 6810-00F055490
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:S495-500 SODIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS 21080
MSDS Date:12/14/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F055490
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE (SODA ASH, TRONA, CARBONIC ACID, CRYSTOL
    CARBONATE, DISODIUM CARBONATE)   *97-4*
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 4090 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION & BURNS.
    INGESTION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE DIGESTIVE TRACT. INHALATION:
    MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT W/BURNING PAIN IN THE
    NOSE, THROAT & PULMONARY EDEMA. P ROLONGED/REPREATED CONCENTRATED
    SOLUTIONS CAUSED TISSUE DAMAGE. SODA ULCERS ON HANDS & PERFORATION
    OF THE NASAL SEPTUM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, PAIN, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
    SHORTNESS OF BREATH.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
    VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS & ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER.
    NEVER GIVE ANYTHING  BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN:
    TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE AGENT MOST APPROPRIATE TO EXTINGUISH
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WEAR A
    SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN, NON-COMBUSTIBLE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
    VACUUM/SWEEP UP MATERIAL & PLACE INTO A SUITABLE DISPOSAL
    CONTAINER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    STORE IN A COOL, DRY WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID INGESTION & INHALATION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. DON'T GET IN EYES, SKIN/CLOTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:ALWAYS USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL AIRBORNE
    LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
2,4-DINITROTOLUENE, 2,4,6-TRINITROTOLUENE, SODIUM SULFIDE & WATER,
    LITHIUM, PHOSPHORUS PENTOXIDE, FLUORINE, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, SODIUM
    CARBONATE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:752F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1564F
Spec Gravity:1.55
pH:11.6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WHITE HYGROSCOPIC POWDER W/AN ALKALINE TASTE;
    ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS/RED-HOT ALUMINUM METAL/INCOMPATIBLE W/AMMONIA &
    SILVER NITRATE/SULFURIC ACID. (SEE SUPP)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, TOXIC FUMES OF SODIUM OXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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