J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC -- SODIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00-233-1715
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:05/23/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-1715
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105
Info Phone Num:215-432-4455
Emergency Phone Num:215-432-4466
Preparer's Name:I. HADJILOUKAS
CAGE:74381
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105
Phone:215-432-4455
CAGE:74381

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

First Aid:SKIN: WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES AND CALL PHYSICIAN. INJECTION: DRINK LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WATER-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:DISSOLVE IN WATER USING CAUTION AS SOLUTION
    CAN GET HOT. NEUTRALIZE WITH ACID AND FLUSH TO SEWER WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER. DUE TO RELEASING OF CARBON DIOXIDE GAS DURING
    NEUTRALIZATION, GOOD VENTILATION IS  REQUIRED.
Neutralizing Agent:ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NORMAL HANDLING-AVOID EYE CANTACT,
    PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. AVOID BREATHING DUST. STORE IN COOL DRY
    AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID SIMULTANIOUS EXPOSURE TO SODA ASH AND LIME
    DUST. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE THE TWO MATERIALS COMBINE TO FORM
    CAUSTIC SODA WHICH MAY CAUSE BURNS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITION PREVAILS
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.533 (H20=1)
pH:11.3
Solubility in Water:BY WEIGHT17% SOL@20C
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH ACIDS WILL RELEASE CARBON DIOXIDE GAS. WHEN MIXED W/LIME
    DUST AND WATER CORROSIVE CAUSTIC MAY BE PRODUCED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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