Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if inhaled • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Physical hazards

None

Precautionary statements

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) • 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 • P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell • P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed • P405 - Store locked up • P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant