CHEM COMMODITIES, DIST - J T BAKER CHEM, MFR -- SODA ASH  -- 6810-00-559-1460
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODA ASH
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-559-1460
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEM COMMODITIES, DIST - J T BAKER CHEM, MFR
Emergency Phone Num:213-859-2151
CAGE:JO769
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEM COMMODITIES AGY, INC
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:1650
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:714-864-2310
CAGE:JO769
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
ACGIH TLV:15MG/CUM

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

Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT TO EYES & RESP TRACTS. SKIN: LOCAL IRRIT.
    INGEST: DAMAGE TO STOMACH, VOMIT.

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

First Aid:INH: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG, GIVE ARTIF RESP. IF
    BRTHNG DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. IN CASE OF CNTCT, IMMED
    FLUSH EYES/SKIN W/PLENTY WATER AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF IRRIT PERSISTS,
    CALL MD.

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF-CNTND BRTHNG APPARATUS

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

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & REMOVE. FLUSH SPILL AREA
    W/LG AMTS WATER, ADD SODA ASH. MIX & NEUTRALIZE W/6M-HCL. DRAIN
    INTO APPRVD STG CNTNR W/ABUNDANT WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SINCE SODA ASH HAS AFFINITY FOR
    MOISTURE, DAMP FLOORS, LEAKING ROOFS & MOISTURE STG CONDITIONS IN
    GENERAL SHOULD BE AVOIDED. MOISTURE GIVES LUMPS.
Other Precautions:AVOIDING MOISTURE WILL PREVENT REDUCTION OF
    ALKALINITY. AVOID PROLONGED CNTCT TO SKIN. USE W/ADEQUATE VENT.
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK, AS CONDITIONS WARRANT
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHST & MECH REC
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES, SIDE SHLD
Other Protective Equipment:PLASTIC GLOVES, APPRVD WORKING CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health
TYPE IV OF FED SPEC. SODA ASH IS IN PILLOW FORM IN LIEU OF BRIQUET
    FORM. BEGINS TO DECOMPOSE AT 752F TO EVOLVE CO*2 GAS. IF SWALLOWED
    & CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG AMTS MILK.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.53
Solubility in Water:49.7GMC/100
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS, ANHYDROUS, HYGROSCOPIC POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:SIMULTANEOUS PRESENCE OF NA*2CO*3 & CAOH,
    FORMS CAUSTIC SODA

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

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE SLOWLY INTO LG CNTNR WATER. ADD SODA ASH
    SLIGHTLY BY STIRRING. AFTER 24 HRS, DECANT OR SIPHON INTO ANOTHER
    CNTNR. NEUTRALIZE W/6M-HCL & DRAIN INTO APPRVD DISPOSAL AREA
    W/ABUNDANT WATER.

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