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General Information
Revision date
2002-01-03
Product name
SODIUM CARBONATE MONOHYDRATE
Product Synonyms
Carbonic acid, disodium salt monohydrate; disodium carbonate monohydrate; Soda ash
CAS No.
497-19-8
Emergency telephone
$68-969-2151
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
J.T. Baker: 3598
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview DANGER! MAY CAUSE EYE BURNS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SAF-T-DATA™) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating: | - Slight Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight Reactivity Rating: 2 - Moderate Contact Rating: 3 - Severe (Life) Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage
Color Code Green (General Storage)
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms from excessive inhalation of dust may include coughing and difficult breathing. Excessive contact is known to cause damage to the nasal septum. Ingestion: Sodium carbonate is only slightly toxic, but large doses may be corrosive to the gastro-intestinal tract where symptoms may include severe abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, collapse and death. Skin Contact: Excessive contact may cause irritation with blistering and redness. Solutions may cause severe irritation or burns. Eye Contact: Contact may be corrosive to eyes and cause conjuctival edema and corneal destruction. Risk of serious injury increases if eyes are kept tightly closed. Other symptoms may appear from absorption of sodium carbonate into the bloodstream via the eyes. Chronic Exposure: Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause sensitization. Ageravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
