ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP -- SODIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-01-105-4957
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-105-4957
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
Emergency Phone Num:201-455-2000
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 99.7%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYES,SKIN,INHALATION:IRRITATION FROM DUST/MIST.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W.SOAP AND WATER.EYES:FLUSH W WATER FOR 15
    MIN.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:PRESENCE IN FIRE DOES NOT HINDER USE OF ANY
    STANDARD AGENT
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SELF-CNTND BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AT DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE(752F) CO*2
    GAS AND CAUSTIC RESIDUE FORMED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SM AND LG SPILL:SHOVEL INTO CONTAINER SUITABLE
    FOR DISPOSAL FLUSH RESIDUE WITH WATER.IF CONTACT WITH ACIDS,WEAR
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY PLACE.PROTECT FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID STORAGE W ACIDS.USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE AND
    HOUSEKEEPING.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF DUSTY/MISTY:WEAR MECHANICAL
    RESPIRATOR.CO*2:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.
Ventilation:MECH/LOCAL TO ELIMINATE DUST OR MIST.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH/LEATHER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:CHEM GOGGLES IF DUSTY/MISTY.IF CONTAC
    W.ACID:PROTECTV CLOTHS
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS TYPE III UNDER SPEC O-S-571.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP 752F
Vapor Pres:NEG
Spec Gravity:2.533
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER,HYGROSCOPIC-NO ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEG

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID ACIDS,ALUMINUM,FLUORINE,PHOSPHOROUS PENTOXIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMP(CO*2 RELEASED-HAZARD WHEN
    INHALED)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2,CAUSTIC RESIDUE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CAREFULLY NEUTRALIZE W.ACID AND FLUSH TO SEWER
    WITH EXCESS WATER IF PERMITTED BY DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.PROVIDE
    VENTILATION TO EXHAUST CO*2 PRODUCED BY NEUTRALIZATON.

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