SAFETY DATA SHEET

Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous

Revision Date: 2/13/19

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

1.1 Product Identifiers

Product Name: Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous
Chemical Name: Sodium Carbonate
Synonyms/Common Name: Disodium Carbonate, Carbonic Acid Sodium Salt/Soda Ash

Trade Name: Dense Soda Ash, Soda Ash Light, Synthetic Light Soda Ash, Soda
Ash Liquid, Natural Light Soda Ash, Natural Light HA Soda Ash

CAS Number: 497-19-8

Molecular Formula: Na2CO3

1.2 Relevant Uses

Glass manufacturing, Paper production, Detergents, Chemical processing and

Manufacturing, pH control

1.3 Manufacturer Address: Tata Chemicals North America

111 East Sego Lily Dr. #200
Sandy, UT 84070
United States
+1 800-801-8569
www.tatachemicals.com

1.4 Emergency Telephone Number

Emergency Response Information Provider: CHEMTREC
1 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC-USA)
1 703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC – All other countries, collect)
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Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification

2.1 Classification of the Substance or Mixture

OSHA HazCom Standard: 29CFR 1910.1200
Eye irritation, Category 2A, H319: Causes serious eye irritation

2.2 GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements

Pictograms:

Irritant
Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements(s):
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary Statement(s):
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling
P280 Wear 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.

2.3 Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Or Not Covered By GNS

None

Section 3: Composition/Information On Ingredients

3.1 Substances
Chemical Family: Alkali salt
Formula: Na2CO3

Chemical Name CAS-No. EC-No. Concentration (%)

Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 207-838-8 ≥ 99%

Synonyms are provided in Section 1.

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Section 4: First Aid Measures

4.1 Description of First-Aid Measures
General – Check the vital functions. Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and
respiration. Respiratory arrest: artificial respiration or oxygen. Cardiac arrest: perform
resuscitation. Victim conscious with labored breathing: half-seated. Victim in shock:
on their back with legs slightly raised. Vomiting: prevent asphyxia/aspiration
pneumonia. Prevent cooling by covering the victim (no warming up). Keep watching
the victim. Give psychological aid. Keep the victim calm, avoid physical strain.
Depending on the victim’s condition: transfer to doctor/hospital.

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If symptoms persist, get medical

attention.

Skin contact: Rinse with water. Soap may be used. Do not apply (chemical)
neutralizing agents. . If symptoms persist, get medical attention.

Eye contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under eyelids, for at
least 15 minutes. If symptoms persist, get medical attention.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything
to an unconscious victim. If symptoms occur, get medical attention.

4.2 Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed

Inhalation: Dry/sore throat. Coughing. Slight irritation. Exposure to high

concentrations: Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the nasal mucous
membranes. Respiratory difficulties.

Skin contact: Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation

Eye contact: Inflammation/damage of the eye tissue. Corrosion of the eye tissue.
Lacrimation.

Ingestion: Nausea. Vomiting. Abdominal pain. Irritation of the gastric/intestinal

mucosa.

4.3 Indication Of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
Treat symptomatically

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Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

5.1 Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire.

5.2 Special Hazards Arising From The Substance Or Mixture

Fumes of sodium oxide. Carbon oxides (COx)

5.3 Advice For Firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

5.4 Special Protective Equipment For Firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and use personal protective equipment.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

6.1 Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors,
mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid
breathing dust. For personal protection see Section 8.

6.2 Environmental Precautions

Contain released substance. Do not release into surface water or sanitary sewer
systems. Violent exothermic reaction with some acids releasing harmful gases (carbon
dioxide).

6.3 Methods and Material For Containment and Cleaning Up

Prevent dust cloud formation. Scoop solid spill material into closed containers.
Carefully collect the spill. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water. Wash
clothing and equipment after handling.

6.4 Reference To Other Sections

For disposal see Section 13.

Section 7: Handling And Storage

7.1 Precautions For Safe Handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use air conveying/mechanical systems for bulk
transfer to storage. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is
formed. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment if
release of airborne dust is expected.

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Section 7: Handling And Storage (cont.)

7.2 Conditions For Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibles
Store in original container. Keep in properly labeled containers. Keep container tightly
closed.

7.3 Suitable Packaging Material

No data available

7.4 Incompatible Products

Aluminum, powdered aluminum and acids

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Introductory Remarks: These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this
product. Because specific work environments and material handling practices vary, safety
procedures should be developed for each intended application. Assistance with selection, use
and maintenance of worker protection equipment is generally available from equipment
manufacturers.

8.1 Components With Workplace Control Parameters

This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational
exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies. Local nuisance
dust standards apply.

8.2 Exposure Controls

Where practical, provide general mechanical and/or local exhaust ventilation to prevent
release of airborne dust into the work environment. An eye wash facility should be
provided in storage and general work areas.

8.3 Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes and Face: For dusty or misty conditions, or when handling solutions where there
is reasonable probability of eye contact, wear chemical safety goggles. Under these
conditions do not wear contact lenses. Otherwise, appropriate ANZI approved eye and
face protection equipment should be selected for the particular use intended for this
material. Safety glasses with side shields are recommended.

Skin and Body: Wear suitable protective clothing. Protective shoes or boots. Wear
impervious gloves when handling solutions (rubber, neoprene).

Respiratory: In cases of inadequate ventilation, wear respirators and components

approved by government bodies like NIOSH/MSHA or EU CEN.

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Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection (cont.)

8.4 Control of Environmental Exposure

Prevent leaks and spills when it can be done safely. For further information, see
sections 6.2, 6.3 and 13.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1 Information On Basic Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance White, granular solid

Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold Not applicable
Molecular Weight 105.99
pH 11.3 (1% solution in water)
Melting point/freezing point 854°C (1569°F)
Boiling point/range No information available
Flash point Not applicable
Evaporation rate No information available
Flammability (solid/gas) Not combustible but may decompose to
produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes
Flammability in air
Upper flammability limit No information available
Lower flammability limit No information available
Vapor pressure No information available
Vapor density No information available
Bulk density (g/l) Dense grade: 0.9 – 1.1
Natural light grade: 0.7 – 0.9
Synthetic light grade: 0.5 – 0.7
Specific gravity 2.53 (vs water)
Water solubility 212.5 g/l @20°C
Partition coefficient No information available
Auto-ignition temperature No information available
Decomposition temperature 400°C
Viscosity, dynamic No information available
Viscosity, kinematic No information available
Explosive properties Not explosive
Oxidizing properties Non-oxidizing

9.2 Physical Hazards

No data available

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Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
None under normal use conditions.

10.2 Chemical Stability

Stable. Decomposes by reaction with strong acid.

10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

None under normal processing.

10.4 Conditions to Avoid

Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

10.5 Incompatible Materials

Aluminum, powdered aluminum and acids.

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition

Sodium Oxides, Carbon oxides (COx)

Other precautions: When dissolving add to water cautiously and with stirring as solutions can
get hot.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

11.1 Information On Toxicological Effects
11.1.1 Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral: 2,800 mg/kg, rat
LD50 Dermal: ˃2,000 mg/kg, rabbit
LC50 Inhalation: 2.3 mg/l, 2 hour exposure time, rat

11.1.2 Corrosion/Irritation
Skin, rabbit
Mild irritant, 24 hours

11.1.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Severe irritant, 24 hours

11.1.4 Respiratory or skin sensitization

No data available

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Section 11: Toxicological Information (cont.)

11.1.5 Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available

11.1.6 Carcinogenicity
No data available. Not recognized as carcinogenic by ACGIH, IARC, NTP or OSHA

11.1.7 Reproductive toxicity

No data available

11.1.8 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure

No data available

11.1.9 Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure

No data available

11.1.10 Chronic effects from short and long-term exposure

On continuous/repeated exposure/contact: Red skin. Dry skin.
Tingling/irritation of the skin. Affection of the nasal septum.

11.1.11 Aspiration hazard

No data available

Section 12: Ecological Information

12.1 Toxicity
Sodium Carbonate (497-19-8)

Duration Species Value Units

96 hour, LC50 Bluegill sunfish 300 – 320 mg/l
96 hour, TLm Mosquito-fish 1200 mg/l
48 hour, TLm Mosquito-fish 840 mg/l
48 hour, EC50 Daphnia magnia 265 mg/l
5 day, EC50 Nitszcheria linearis 242 mg/l

12.2 Persistence and Degradability

Not applicable as an inorganic substance

12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential

Does not bioaccumulate.

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Section 12: Ecological Information (cont.)

12.4 Mobility
Air: Not applicable
Water: Considerable solubility and mobility
Soil/sediments: Low potential for absorption

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment

Not applicable, inorganic substance

12.6 Other adverse effects

No data available

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

When this product is discarded or disposed of as purchased, it is neither a characteristic nor a

listed hazardous waste according to US Federal RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261). As a non-
hazardous waste the material may be disposed of in a landfill in accordance with governmental
regulations; check local or state regulations for applicable requirements prior to disposal. Any
processing, usage, alteration, chemical additions to, or contamination of, the product may alter
the disposal requirements. Under Federal Regulations, it is the generator’s responsibility to
determine if a waste is a hazardous waste.

Section 14: Disposal Considerations

14.1 United States Department of Transportation (DOT)

Not regulated

14.2 International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)

Not regulated

14.3 International Air Transport Association

Not regulated

14.4 TDG/ADN/RID/ADR
Not regulated

Note: The above regulatory prescriptions are those valid on the date of publication of this SDS.
Given the possible evolution of transportation regulations for hazardous materials, it would be
advisable to check their validity with your sales office.

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Section 15: Regulatory Information

15.1 SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)
SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances, 40CFR355, Appendix A: Not Listed
SARA 311 Hazard Class, 40CFR370: Immediate (Acute)
SARA 312 Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ), 40CFR370 Not Listed
SARA 313 Reportable Ingredients, 40CFR372 Not Listed

15.2 CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act)

40CFR302.4: There is no listed reportable quantity for this product.

15.3 TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

This product is listed. No other TSCA rules affect this product.

15.4 State Regulations

This product does not contain any components that are regulated under California
Proposition 65.

15.5 Other
CWA (Clean Water Act), Section 301/311: Not Listed
CAA (Clean Air Act), Section 112: Not regulated

15.6 Canada

WHMIS Classification: D2B Toxic Class E Corrosive Symbol:

This product has been classified in accordance with hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
WHMIS Ingredient Disclosure List: Listed
DSL Status (Domestic Substances List): Listed on DSL

15.7 European Union

EINECS Inventory: Listed: 207-838-8
Annex I (Substances Directive): Listed: 011-005-00-2 Xi, R-36 (See label details in
Section 16)
German Water Classification: Hazard Class I, low hazard to waters
EU – Food Additives Directive (95/2/EC)
Annex I, Generally Permitted for Use in Food: E500

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Section 15: Regulatory Information (cont.)

15.8 International
This product is also found in the chemical inventories of Australia, China, Korea, Japan
and the Philippines.

Section 16: Regulatory Information

16.1 HMIS (Hazard Material Identification System)

Health 2
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 0
Personal Protection (PPE) Determined by user, dependent on local
conditions
4: severe, 3: Serious, 2: Moderate, 0: Minimal

16.2 NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

Health 2
Flammability 0
Reactivity 0
Special None
4: Extreme, 3: High, 2: Moderate, 1: Slight, 0: Insignificant

16.3 Other Information

Soda Ash is produced in three principal grades: Dense, natural light and synthetic light soda
ash. When these products are mixed in water they may be known as liquid soda ash. These
grades differ only in physical characteristics such as bulk density, size and shape of particles;
which influence flow characteristics and angle of repose. Other physical properties, as well as
chemical properties of solutions are common to each grade of soda ash.

16.4 Certifications
NSF/ANSI 60: This product is certified to NSF/ANSI 60 for use in drinking water treatment at
the specified maximum use limit (MUL). The MUL is 200 mg/L when used for corrosion control
or scale control pH adjustment.

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Section 16: Regulatory Information (cont.)

Kosher:

Halal: IFANCA

16.5 Disclaimer
The information given corresponds to the current state of our knowledge and experience of the
product and is not exhaustive. This applies to product, which conforms to the specification
unless otherwise stated. In the case of combinations and mixtures one must make sure that no
new dangers can arise. In any case, the user is not exempt from observing all legal,
administrative and regulatory procedures relating to the product, personal hygiene, protection
of human welfare and the environment.
This Safety Data Sheet is offered for your information, consideration and investigation as
required by the Federal Hazardous Products Act and related legislation. The information is
believed to be accurate but Tata Chemicals provides no warranties, either expressed or implied.

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