Name:
Sodium Carbonate 0.1 N Solution
Synonym:
Carbonic Acid, Disodium Salt; Crystol Carbonate; Disodium Carbonate; Soda Ash; Tron
CAS:
497-19-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Sodium Carbonate 0.1 N Solution
Synonym:Carbonic Acid, Disodium Salt; Crystol Carbonate; Disodium Carbonate; Soda Ash; Tron
Synonym:Carbonic Acid, Disodium Salt; Crystol Carbonate; Disodium Carbonate; Soda Ash; Tron
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 497-19-8 | Sodium carbonate monohydrate | 1 | unlisted |
| Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. Chronic inhalation may cause nasal septum ulceration and perforation.
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause sensitization dermatitis and possible destruction and/or ulceration. Chronic inhalation may cause nasal septum ulceration and perforation.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 497-19-8: Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 5968-11-6: CAS# 7732-18-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 497-19-8: Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 5968-11-6: CAS# 7732-18-5: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: clear, colorless
Odor: Odorless.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 14 mm Hg
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 100 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0
Molecular Formula: Na2CO3
Molecular Weight: 105.9778
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 497-19-8: VZ4050000 CAS# 5968-11-6 unlisted.
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 497-19-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1200 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 2300 mg/m3/2H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg.
CAS# 5968-11-6.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium carbonate anhydrous - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Sodium carbonate monohydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 497-19-8: VZ4050000 CAS# 5968-11-6 unlisted.
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 497-19-8: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1200 mg/m3/2H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 2300 mg/m3/2H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6600 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg.
CAS# 5968-11-6.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium carbonate anhydrous - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Sodium carbonate monohydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Sodium Carbonate, Monohydrate: Bluegill: LC50=320 mg/L/96H Water flea: LC50=125 mg/L/96H
Sodium Carbonate, Monohydrate: Bluegill: LC50=320 mg/L/96H Water flea: LC50=125 mg/L/96H
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 497-19-8: 1
CAS# 5968-11-6: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 5968-11-6 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 497-19-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 5968-11-6 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
