Light Sodium Carbonate 99% (Soda Ash)- 2kg

Light Sodium Carbonate 99% (Soda Ash)- 2kg Description

SUBSTANCE: Light Sodium Carbonate

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  inorganic compound

Appearance White, granular solid

 Molecular Weight 105.99 

pH 11.3 (1% solution in water) 

Melting point/freezing point 854°C (1569°F)

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

Decomposition temperature 400°C 

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION COMPONENT:

CAS-No.: 497-19-8

EC-No.: 207‐838‐8 

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS:

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

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES 

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.