J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- SODIUM CARBONATE,ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-264-6593
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CARBONATE,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:09/24/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6593
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
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
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:INTRAPERITONEAL LD50 (RAT) IS 117 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SKIN-IRRITATION.
    EYE-IRRITATION. INGESTION-INGESTION OF LARGE  QUANTITIES MAY CAUSE
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NUASE A, VOMITING, DAIRRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED & CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION-IF PERSON
    BREATHES LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. SKIN-IN CASE
    OF CONTACT,  IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN. EYE-IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL STORAGE).

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1564F,851C
Spec Gravity:2.53
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE TO GRAY CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, ALUMINUM, FLUORINE, OXIDES OF PHOSPHORUS, LITHIUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HUMIDITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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