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Safety Data Sheet
10693 0691 Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous
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Date Reviewed: February 2015 Supersedes: January 2015
This document has been prepared to meet the requirements of the U.S. OSHA
Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200; the Canada’s Workplace
Hazards Materials Information System (WHMIS) and, the EC Directive,
2001/58/EC.
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SECTION 1: Product and Company Identification 
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Product Name Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous

Alternate Product Soda Ash, Disodium Carbonate
Name(s) Also: Dense Soda Ash, Soda Ash Light, Synthetic Light Soda Ash, Soda
Ash Liquid, Natural Light Soda Ash, Natural Light HA Soda Ash
Chemical Formula Na2CO3
Product Use Glass manufacture, detergent manufacture, sodium chemicals and
carbonate chemicals manufacture, pulp and paper, brine treatment, water
hardness removal, pH adjustment in water or wastewater, flue gas
desulphurization, coal treatment, ion exchange resin regeneration.
This chemical is certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 60, Drinking Water Chemicals – Health Effects
(as packaged in the original, unopened container). Concentration not to exceed 100 ppm when
used for corrosion control or scale control pH adjustment.
Manufacturer Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners
100 Enterprise Drive
Rockaway, NJ 07866

Emergency (800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC – US)

Telephone (613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC – Canada)
Numbers (307) 872-3431 (Plant – Green River, WY)

SECTION 2: Hazards Identification

Emergency Overview:
White, odorless, granular solid. Product is non-combustible. Reacts with acids to release
carbon dioxide gas and heat. May irritate skin and eyes. Dusts may irritate respiratory tract.
Not expected to be toxic to the environment, nor to aquatic organisms. Avoid simultaneous
exposure to soda ash and lime dust. In the presence of moisture (i.e. perspiration) the two
materials combine to form caustic soda (NaOH), which may cause burns.

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 Hazard Classification:
Class Category Hazard Statement
Eye Irritant Category 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation

EC Labelling:
Name of Substance to appear on label Sodium Carbonate
Symbol(s)

Xi- irritating
Label Phrases R36: Irritating to eyes.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
advice.
S2: Keep out of reach of children
S22: Do not breath dust

Potential Health Effects:

Skin Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation (red, dry,
cracked skin).
Eyes Irritating to the eyes.
Ingestions Although low in toxicity, ingestion may cause
nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, and diarrhea.
Inhalation Prolonged inhalation of product dusts may irritate
nose, throat, and lungs.
Chronic Effects Excessive, long term contact may produce “soda
ulcers” on hands and perforation of the nasal
septum. Sensitivity reactions may occur from
prolonged and repeated exposure. This product
does not contain any ingredient designated by IARC,
NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or suspected
human carcinogens.

SECTION 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name CAS # Wt% EC No. EC Class
Sodium Carbonate 497-19-8 99.8 207-838-8 Xi, R36

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Skin Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs and persists. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before
re-use.
Eyes Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes lifting the upper and
lower eyelids intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist as
necessary.
Ingestions Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not
induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If symptoms persist, contact a doctor or poison control center
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and
persists, obtain medical attention.
Advice to Physician While internal toxicity is low, irritant effects of high concentrations may
produce corneal opacities, and vesicular skin reactions in humans with
abraded skin only. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

Extinguishing Media Not combustible, use extinguishing method suitable for

surrounding fire.
Fire/Explosion Hazards Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Procedures Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing
apparatus
Flammable Limits Not applicable
Auto-Ignition Temperature Not applicable
Hazardous Combustion Products Carbon dioxide.
Sensitivity to Impact None
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions Refer to Section 8 “Exposure Controls / Personal Protection”
Containment Prevent large quantities of this product from contacting vegetation
or waterways; large spills could kill vegetation and fish.
Clean Up This product, if spilled, can be recovered and re-used if
contamination does not present a problem. Vacuum or sweep up
the material and collect in a suitable container for disposal. If the
spilled product is unusable due to contamination, consult state or
federal environmental agencies for acceptable disposal
procedures and locations. See Section 13 “Disposal
Considerations”.
Notification Requirements Federal regulations do not require notification for spills of this
product. State and local regulations may contain different
requirements; consult local authorities.
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SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling Use air conveying / mechanical systems for bulk transfer to
storage. For manual handling of bulk transfer use mechanical
ventilation to remove airborne dust from railcar, ship or truck.
Use approved respiratory protection when ventilation systems
are not available. Selection of respirators is based on the dust
cloud generation. Keep material out of lakes, streams, ponds
and sewer drains.
Avoid eye contact or prolonged skin contact. Avoid breathing
dusts. When dissolving, add to water cautiously and with stirring;
solutions can get hot. Use good personal hygiene and
housekeeping.
Storage Store in a cool dry area, away from incompatible products (acids).
Prolonged storage may cause product to cake from atmospheric
moisture.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

Engineering Controls Where possible, provide general mechanical and/or local exhaust
ventilation to prevent release of airborne dust into the work
environment. Eye wash facility should be provided in storage and
general work area.

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 and hardhat. Under these conditions do not wear
contact lenses. Otherwise, appropriate eye and face protection
equipment (ANSI Z87 approved) should be selected for the
particular use intended for this material. Safety glasses with side
shields are recommended.
Respiratory Whenever dust in the worker’s breathing zone cannot be
controlled with ventilation or other engineering means, workers
should wear respirators or dust masks approved by
NIOSH/MSHA, EU CEN or comparable certification organization
to protect them against airborne dust.
Hands, Body, and Arms Wear long-sleeve shirt and trousers, and impervious gloves
for routine product use. Cotton gloves are sufficient for dry
product; wear impervious (e.g., rubber, neoprene, etc.)
gloves when handling solutions. Protective shoes or boots.

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 Exposure Guidelines:
Federal guidelines treat the ingredient(s) in this product as a nuisance dust, as no
product-specific guidelines have been issued for exposure. As with all nuisance dusts,
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worker breathing zone concentrations should be measured by validated sampling and
analytical methods. The following limits (OSHA and MSHA) apply to this material:
Particulates Not Otherwise Regulated:
OSHA (PEL / TWA): 15 mg/m3 (total dust); 5 mg/m3 (rasp
fraction) MSHA (PEL / TWA): 10 mg/m3 (total dust)

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance White, granular solid
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold Not applicable
Formula Na2CO3
Molecular Weight 105.99
pH 11.3
Melting point/freezing point 854°C (1569°F)
Initial boiling point/boiling range Decomposes

Flash point None

Evaporation rate Not Applicable
Flammability (solid, gas) Not combustible
Flammability in Air
Upper flammability limit No information available
Lower flammability limit No information available
Vapor Pressure Not applicable
Vapor Density Not applicable
Bulk Density (g/l) Dense grades: 0.9 – 1.1
Natural light grade: 0.7 – 0.9
Synthetic light grade: 0.5 – 0.7
Specific Gravity 2.533 (vs. Water)
Water Solubility(ies) 212.5 g/l @ 20°C
Partition coefficient No information available
Auto-ignition temperature No information available
Decomposition temperature 400°C
Viscosity
Viscosity, dynamic No information available
Viscosity, cinematic No information available
Percent Volatile 0%

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SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability Stable
Conditions to Avoid Contract with acids will release carbon dioxide,
heat. Contract with lime dust in the presence of
moisture can produce corrosive sodium
hydroxide.
Materials to Avoid May react with aluminum, acids, fluorine, lithium,
and 2,4,6- Trinitrotoluene.
Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition When heated to decomposition, carbon dioxide is
released.
Other Precautions When dissolving, add to water cautiously and with
stirring; solutions can get hot.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

Eye Severe irritant (50 mg, rabbit).

Skin Mild irritant (500 mg/24hr, rabbit). Minor irritation may occur on
abraded skin. Not a sensitizer (tested at 0.25% solution).
Oral LD50, rat: 4,090 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50, rat, 2hr 2.3 mg/l
24 – hour LC50: 800 mg/m3, 20 h exposure (guinea pig)
(moderate toxicity)
Chronic Excessive, long term contact may produce “soda ulcers” on
hands and perforation of the nasal septum. Sensitivity reactions
may occur from prolonged and repeated exposure.
Carcinogenicity Not designated by IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as probable or
suspected human carcinogens.

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SECTION 12: Ecological Information

Acute Ecotoxicity 96 – hour LC50: 265 – 565 mg/l (daphnia magnia) (low toxicity)
300 – 320 mg/l (blue gill sunfish) (low toxicity)
96 – hour TLm: 1200 mg/l (mosquito-fish)
48 – hour TLm: 840 mg/l (mosquito-fish)
48 – hour EC50: 265 mg/l (daphnia magnia)
5 Day EC 50: 242 mg/l (Nitszcheria linearis)
Chronic Ecotoxicity 7 Day EC, biomass:14 mg/l (phytoplankton)
Mobility Air: Not Applicable
Water: Considerable solubility and mobility. Soil / sediments:
Non-significant adsorption
Abiotic Degradation Water (hydrolysis): degradation’s products: carbonate (pH>10) /
carbonic acid / carbon dioxide (pH<6).
Soil: Hydrolysis as a function of pH.
Biotic Degradation Aerobic / anaerobic: Not applicable (inorganic compound)
Potential for Not applicable (ionizable inorganic compound)
Bioaccumulation

Observed effects are related to alkaline properties of the product. Product is not
significantly hazardous for the environment

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations

Disposal Method 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 government 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 atler the disposal
requirements. Under Federal Regulations, it is the generator’s
responsibility to determine if a waste is a hazardous waste.

SECTION 14: Transport Information

Proper Shipping Name Not regulated

Primary Hazard Class/Division Not regulated
UN/NA Number Not applicable
Label(s), Placard(s), Marking(s) Not applicable
Reportable Quantity (RQ) None
49 STCC Number Not Applicable
ADR (EU), TDG (Canada) Not regulated
IMDG (sea), ICAO (air), IATA (air) Not regulated
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SECTION 15: Regulatory Information

SARA Title III (Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act)

Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Not listed
Substances: 40CFR355, Appendix A
Section 311 Hazard Class 40CFR370 Immediate (acute)
Section 312 Threshold Planning No TPQ listed for sodium carbonate
Quantity (TPQ) 40CFR370
Section 313 Reportable Ingredients Not listed
40CFR372

CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act):

40CFR302.4 – There is no listed RQ (reportable quantity) for this product.
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act)
This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory of Chemical Substances. No other TSCA
rules affect this product
State Regulations:
This product does not contain any components that are regulated under California
Proposition 65.
Other:
Clean Water Act (CWA) – Section 301/ 311: Not listed
Clean Air Act (CAA) – Section 112: Not regulated

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

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 1, low hazard to waters
EU – Food Additives Directive E500
(95/2/EC) – Annex I – Generally
Permitted for Use in Food

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

SECTION 16: Other Information

HMIS (Hazardous Material Identification System)

Health 2
Flammability 0
Physical Hazard 0
Personal Protection (PPE) B
Protection = B (Safety glasses and gloves)
4 = Severe, 3 = Serious, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Minimal

NFPA (National Fire Protection Association System)

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

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 and size and shape of
particles, which influence flow characteristics and angle of repose. Other physical properties,
as well as chemical as chemical properties of solutions, are common to each grade of soda
ash.

Certified to ANSI / NSF 60

Concentration not to exceed 100 ppm when used for corrosion control or scale control pH
adjustment.

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 this 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, and protection of
human welfare and the environment.
This Material Safety Data Sheet is offered for your information, consideration and investigation as required by Federal
Hazardous Products Act and related legislation. The information is believed to be accurate but General Chemical
Industrial Products provides no warranties, either expressed or implied.

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