MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SODIUM CARBONATE
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY 1.1 PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Chemical name : Sodium Carbonate
Chemical formula : Na2CO3 EC no. : 207-838-8
REACH registration no. : 01-2119485498-19-0012
CAS no. : 497-19-8 1.2.
1.2. RELEVANT IDENTIFIED USES OF THE SUBSTANCE AND USES ADVISED AGAINST
Relevant Identified :Dense Soda Ash, Soda Salt, Disodium Carbonate
Uses :Glass manufacture, detergent manufacture, chemicals manufacture, pulp and paper, water and wastewater treatment, flue gas desulfurization
1.3. DETAILS OF THE SUPPLIER OF THE SDS
Manufacturer : SAMSA COMPANY
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS)
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP/GHS)
Classified as hazardous according to the European regulation (EC) 1272/2008, as amended
| Hazards class | Hazards category | H phrase(s) |
| Eye Irrit | Category 2 | H319 |
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC
Classified as hazardous according to European Directive 67/548/EEC, as amended
| Hazards class/ Hazards category | R-phrase(s) | S-phrase(s) |
| Xi | R36 | (2)-22-26 |
2.2 LABEL ELEMENTS
Signal word : Warning
Hazard pictogram : GHS07 exclamation mark
Hazard statements : H319 – Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements : P264 Wash.. thoroughly after handling
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS Number | EINECs Number | REACH Registration No. | Concentration [%weight] | Name | Hazard Class |
| 497-19-8 | 207-838-8 | 01-2119485498-19-0012 | >99.5% | Sodium Carbonate | Xi,R36 |
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes : Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. See a doctor.
Skin : Wash with plenty of water. See a doctor if irritation occurs.
Ingestion : Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by drinking water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a doctor immediately.
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult or uncomfortable call a
doctor.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable extinguishing media : Water, water fog, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical
Unsuitable extinguishing media : None
5.2. SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE
Fumes of sodium oxide and carbon dioxide gas.
5.3. ADVICE FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS
Wear protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Advice for non-emergency personnel:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Keep away from Incompatible products.
Advice for emergency personnel:
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Ventilate the area.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Keeping away from drains, surface and ground water.
6.3 METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP
Clean by sweeping or by vacuum when spilled to soil.
6.4 REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
Refer to Section 8 ‘Exposure Controls/Personal Protection’
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Use pneumatic and/or mechanical systems for bulk transfer of the substance.
Use exhaust ventilation and/or dust collecting filters for bulk transfer and storage.
Use approved respiratory protection when handling.
Keep bulk of materials out of sewer drains.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Store in a cool dry area, away from acids.
7.3 SPECIFIC END USE(S)
For further information, please contact: Supplier
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
This substance’s dust has no specific guidelines for exposure since considered as nuisance dust. The following limits shall be applied to particulates not otherwise regulated:
OSHA (PEL/TWA) : 15 mg/m3 (total dust) ; 5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction) MSHA (PEL/TWA) : 10 mg/m3 (total dust)
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS Appropriate engineering controls
Use exhaust ventilation to meet dust exposure limits.
Have eye wash systems and showers in the work place.
Personal Protection
Eye/face protection: Use safety glasses with side shields
Sayfa 4 / 8 7.3 SPECIFIC END USE(S)
For further information, please contact: Supplier
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
This substance’s dust has no specific guidelines for exposure since considered as nuisance dust. The following limits shall be applied to particulates not otherwise regulated:
OSHA (PEL/TWA) : 15 mg/m3 (total dust) ; 5 mg/m3 (respirable fraction) MSHA (PEL/TWA) : 10 mg/m3 (total dust)
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS Appropriate engineering controls
Use exhaust ventilation to meet dust exposure limits.
Have eye wash systems and showers in the work place.
Personal Protection
Eye/face protection: Use safety glasses with side shields
Other: Wear long-sleeved and easily washable clothing to minimize skin contact if a long period of exposure is foreseen.
Respiratory protection
Dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, wear respirator or dust mask approved by NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or better.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : White, granular solid.
Odour : Odorless
pH : 11.4 (1% solution)
Melting point / freezing point : 851ºC (1564ºF)
Initial boiling point : Not applicable
Flash point : Non-combustible
Evaporation rate : Not applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) : Non-flammable.
Upper/lower flammability : Non-flammable
Vapor pressure : Not applicable
Vapor density : Not applicable
Relative density : 2.509
Solubility : 212.5 g/L @ 20 °C
Partition coefficient : Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature : Not flammable
Decomposition temperature : Not applicable
Viscosity : Not applicable
Explosive properties ; Not-explosive.
Oxidizing properties : Not-oxidizing
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1 REACTIVITY
Reacts with acids releasing of large volumes of carbon dioxide gas and heat
10.2 CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable under normal temperature conditions.
10.3 POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS
Release carbon dioxide if reacts with acids.
10.4 CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Contact with acids except under controlled conditions.
To keep in excess heat or moisture.
10.5 INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Aluminum powder, acids, fluorine, molten lithium.
10.6 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
When decomposing carbon dioxide and heat are evolved. Sodium oxide occurs on decomposition and can react with water to form caustic soda.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1 INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS
Acute toxicity: LD50 Oral: 2,800 mg/kg (rat)
LD50 Dermal: > 2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
LC50 Inhalation: 800 mg/m3(guinea pig), 1,200 mg/m3(mice), 2,300 mg/m3 (rats)
Skin corrosion/irritation : Non-irritating to intact skin. Minor irritation may occur on abraded skin. (Toxical. Appl. Pharmacol.31.481 (1975))
Serious eye damage/irritation : Irritant (rabbit)
Respiratory or skin sensitization: No data available.
Germ cell mutagenicity ; No data available.
Carcinogenicity : Not recognized as carcinogenic by Research Agencies (NTP, OSHA)
Reproductive toxicity ; No data available.
STOT-single exposure ; No data available.
STOT-repeated exposure ; No data available.
Aspiration hazard : No data available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1. TOXICITY:
96 hour LC50 Lepomis macrochirus (bluegill sunfish): 300 mg/L
48 hour EC50 Ceriodaphnia (waterflea): 200-227 mg/L
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: Abiotic Degradability
Water, hydrolyses
Result: acid/base equilibrium as a function of pH Degradation products: carbonic acid/bicarbonate/carbonate Biodegradability
Biodegradability does not apply to inorganic substances.
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL
Not applicable
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL
Air: Not applicable
Water: Solubility and Mobility
Soil/sediments: Solubility and Mobility
12.5. RESULTS OF PBT AND VPVB ASSESSMENT
Not available
12.6. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS
Not available
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1 WASTE TREATMENT METHODS
Disposal of this substance do not presents a danger since it is not classified as hazardous waste. Waste a disposal shall be according to national or regional provisions of the user
Product / Packaging disposal : Dispose of product or packages in accordance with local requirements. Waste treatment options : As a non-hazardous waste the material may be disposed of in a landfill in accordance with government regulations. Sewage disposal options : Sewage disposal is not recommended. Other disposal recommendations: none
13.2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not restriced undur IATA regulations.
14.1 UN NUMBER
None
14.2 UN PROPER SHIPPING NAME
Not regulated
14.3 TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS
Not regulated
14.4 PACKING GROUP
Not regulated
14.5 ENVIROMENTAL HAZARDS
Not regulated
14.6 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR USER
Not regulated
14.7 TRANSPORT IN BULK ACCORDING TO ANNEX II OF MARPOL 73/78 AND THE IBC CODE -
Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 15.1 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS/LEGISLATION SPECIFIC FOR THE SUBSTANCE
The substance
The substance is not dangerous according to Turkish Health Regulations and Dangerous Substance Directive (67/548/EEC) and Dangerous Preparations Directive (1999/45/EC) of European Community.
15.2 CHEMICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out. For further information, please contact: Supplier
16. OTHER INFORMATION RISK PHRASES : Xi Irritant R36 Irritating to eyes
REVISION SUMMARY : This safety data sheet replaces the one dated November 19 2009. This MSDS is prepared according to Regulation EC 453-2010