GreenSol Limited.

Directors:
39-41 Marryat Street, San Fernando, Trinidad, W.I G. WATKINS
Tel : (868) 225-4857 / 4858 C. FARMER
Fax : (868) 229-7057
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SODA ASH DENSE
Section 1- Chemical product and identification of the supplier
Synonyms: Sodium Carbonate; Soda Ash
CAS No.: 497-19-8
Molecular Weight:
105.99 Chemical
Formula: Na2CO3
HS CODE: 2836
2000
Supplier/Distributor:
GREENSOL LTD
#39-41 Marryat Street, San Fernando
TEL: (868) 225-4857 / 4858
FAX: (868) 229-7057

Section 2-Composition/Information on ingredients

Components CAS Number Proportion Risk Phrases

Sodium carbonate 497-19-8 >99% R36
Impurities - <1% -

Section 3-Hazards identification

Emergency Overview:
Danger! May cause eye burns. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin and respiratory
tract.
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 conjunctival 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.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
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Section 4-First aid measures

Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get
medical attention.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Note to Physician:
Consider endoscopy in all suspected cases of sodium carbonate poisoning. Perform blood analysis to
determine if dehydration, acidosis, or other electrolyte imbalances occurred.

Section 5- Fire fighting measures

Fire:
Fire Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered an explosion hazard, but sodium carbonate may explode when applied to red-hot
aluminum.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.

Section 6-Accidental release measures

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used
to avoid dust dispersal.

Section 7- Handling and storage

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage.
Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since
they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

Section 8- Exposure controls/personal protection

Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as
possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the
contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH
document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a half-face dust/mist respirator may
be worn. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-
pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-
deficient atmospheres.
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Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.

Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

Section 9- Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: White powder or granules.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 45.5 g/100 ml water @ 100C (212F)
Specific Gravity:2.53
pH:11.6 Aqueous solution
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):0
Boiling Point: Decomposes.
Melting Point: 851C (1564F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):No information found. Vapor
Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.

Section 10- Stability and reactivity

Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Hygroscopic. Readily absorbs moisture from the
air. Solutions are strong bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of carbon and sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Fluorine, aluminum, phosphorous pentoxide, sulfuric acid, zinc, lithium, moisture, calcium hydroxide
and 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene. Reacts violently with acids to form carbon dioxide.
Conditions to Avoid:
Moisture, heat, dusting and incompatibles.

Section 11- Toxicological information

For Sodium Carbonate: Oral rat LD50: 4090 mg/kg; inhalation rat LC50: 2300 mg/m3/2H; irritation eye
rabbit: 50 mg severe; investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector.

Section 12- Ecological information

Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.

Section 13-Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved
waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste
management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

Section 14- Transport information

IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
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RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.

Dangerous Goods Code:

UN Number:

Section 15- Regulatory information

Canada whims:
Whims product classification: D2B
Ingredient disclosure: None
Canada DSL inventory status: All components of this product are either on the domestic substances
list, the non-domestic substances list (NDSL), or are exempt.
U.S. federal regulation:
TSCA: All components of this product are either on the toxic substances control act inventory list or are
exempt.
CERCLA: Not listed
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302: Not listed
SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312: Not listed
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313: Not listed
Other (provincial/state) regulations:
California proposition65: Not listed

Section 16- Other information

MSDS Creation Date: 5/12/2008
Revision Date: 1/23/2022
Label Hazard Warning:
Danger! May cause eye burns. Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. Causes irritation to skin and
respiratory tract.
Label Precautions:
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use with
adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. If swallowed, DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty. In all cases, get
medical attention.
Disclaimer ：
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, as to accuracy or completeness.
The information is obtained from various sources including the manufacturer and other third party
sources. The information may not be valid under all conditions nor if this material is used in
combination with other materials or in any process. Final determination of suitability of any material is
the sole responsibility of the user.
Health Fire Reactivity
NFPA Rating: 2 0 0

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