SODIUM CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS, NF

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable

2.2 Label elements

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Appearance Crystals or powder Physical state Solid Odor Odorless

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear eye protection/ face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Calla POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place

Further information

May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes mild skin irritation. Reacts with water to evolve heat.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Warning Hazard statements Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Appearance Crystals or powder Physical state Solid Odor Odorless Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear eye protection/ face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Precautionary Statements - Response IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Calla POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Precautionary Statements - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place Other information May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes mild skin irritation. Reacts with water to evolve heat. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Substance Chemical name CAS No Weight-% Trade secret Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous 497-19-8 100 * “The exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret. 4. First-aid measures Description of first aid measures General advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Skin contact Wash skin with soap and water. Ingestion Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician. Self-protection of the first aider Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear personal protective clothing (See section 8). Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms May cause redness and tearing of the eyes. Burning sensation. Prolonged contact may cause redness and irritation. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Note to physicians Treat symptomatically. 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Large Fire CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams. Specific hazards arising from the _No information available. chemical Explosion data Sensitivity to mechanical impact none. Sensitivity to static discharge _none. Special protective equipment for Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout fire-fighters gear. Use personal protection equipment. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required. Other information Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Methods for cleaning up Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. (7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Control parameters Exposure Limits The following ingredients are the only ingredients of the product above the cut-off level (or level that contributes to the hazard classification of the mixture) which have an exposure limit applicable in the region for which this safety data sheet is intended or other recommended limit. At this time, the other relevant constituents have no known exposure limits from the sources listed here. Appropriate engineering controls Engineering controls Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Hand protection Wear suitable gloves. Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing. Respiratory protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required. General hygiene considerations Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 9. Physical and chemical properties Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state Solid Appearance Crystals or powder Color White Odor Odorless Odor threshold No information available Property Values Remarks « Method pH 11.5 None known Melting point / freezing point 851 °C / 1563.8 °F None known Boiling point / boiling range no data available None known Flash point no data available None known Evaporation rate no data available None known Flammability (solid, gas) no data available