FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- SODIUM CARBONATE,S-263  -- 6810-00-264-3936
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CARBONATE,S-263
MSDS Date:05/27/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3936
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 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
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 4090 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE
    IRRITATION. DUSTS & MISTS ARE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN, MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,
    VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN, DIARRHEA. LETHAL HUM AN DOSE IS
    APPROXIMATELY 30 GRAMS. CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE PERFORATION OF THE NASAL
    SEPTUM.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. DUSTS & MISTS
    ARE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    DIARRHEA. LETHAL HUMAN DOSE  IS APPROXIMATELY 30 GRAMS. PROLONGED
    OR REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE PERFORATION OF THE NASAL SEPTUM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
    MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES/SKIN:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15-20
    MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS OPEN. INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS,DRINK LARGE
    AMOUNT OF WA TER TO DILUTE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA
    IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUST. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. SWEEP UP MATERIAL
    FOR DISPOSAL OR RECOVERY. THOROUGHLY SWEEP OR WASH AREA OF SPILL TO
    CLEAN UP ANY RESIDUAL MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED
    AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:POTENTIALLY DEADLY CARBON MONOXIDE GAS MAY FORM IN
    ENCLOSED AREAS OR TANKS WHEN ALKALINE PRODUCTS CONTACT FOOD OR
    BEVERAGE PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN SUGARS. DO NOT ENTER SUCH AREAS
    UNTILL THEY HAVE BEEN W ELL VENTILATED OR WEAR RESPIRATORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
    LIMIT IS EXCEEDED (DUST TLV OF 10 MG/M3), A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST
    RESPIRATOR OR AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
    EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC GLOVE RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER, NORMAL
    WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS AND LEGS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT BREATHE
    DUSTS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1564F,851C
Spec Gravity:2.509
Solubility in Water:7.1% @ 0C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE, HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALLINE POWDER
    OR GRANULES - ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS (STRONG), ALUMINUM (HOT), WATER, AMMONIA+SILVER NITRATE,
    FLUORINE, LITHIUM, SODIUM SULFIDE (HOT), ZINC
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, FIRE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC SODIUM OXIDE AND TOXIC
    OXIDE OF CARBON.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DEPOSIT IN A CHEMICAL LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY BE
    INCINERATED OR DISCARDED AS GENERAL TRASH.

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