BRANCHEMCO INC. -- SODIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00-233-1715
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-1715
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BRANCHEMCO INC.
Emergency Phone Num:(201)263-0200
CAGE:KO741
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BRANCHEMCO INC
Address:8286 WESTERN WAY CIR NO C-2
Box:City:JACKSONVILLE
State:FL
ZIP:32216-8389
Country:US
CAGE:7N892
Company Name:BRANCHEMCO INC.
CAGE:KO741

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 58%
ACGIH TLV:15MG/M3

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

Effects of Overexposure:DUST CAUSES IRRITATION OF EYES ABD RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT CAUSES LOCAL IRRITATION

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

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,CONSLT A PHYSICIAN.IF INHALED,REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR.WASH AFFECTED SKIN AREAS WITH SOAP. REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR. WASH AFFECTED SKIN AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF INGESTED,GIVE
    LARGE A MOUNTS OF WATER OF MILK. CONSULT DOCTOR.

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

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SWEEP SPILLED POWDER OR WASH WITH
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER INTO LARGE CONTAINER OF WATER. MIX AND
    NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M-HCL. DRAIN INTO SEWER WITH PLENTY OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WTH EYES AND
    SKIN DUE TO IRRITATION EFFECT.
Other Precautions:SODA ASH HAS AFFINITY FOR MOISTURE. DAMAGED FLOORS,
    LEAKING ROOFS AND MOIST STORAGE CONDITIONS,IN GENERAL,SHOULD BE
    AVOIDED.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK, AS CONDITIONS WARRANT FOR DUSTY
    OPERATIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL- FOR DUSTY OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:YES
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health
SODA ASH IS 58% LIGHT AND 58% DENSE GRADES. INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS
    MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT,
    VOMITING,DIARRHEA.

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

HCC:B3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:2.533
Solubility in Water:49.7GM/100G
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS,GRANLAR MATERIAL OR POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:SIMULTANEOUS PRESENCE OF SODA ASH AND LIME
    DUST.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE SLOWLY INTO A LARGE CONTAINER OF WATER.
    ADD SODA ASH SLIGHTLY BY STIRRING. AFTER 24 HOURS,DECANT OR SIPHON
    INTO ANOTHER CONTAINER. NETALIZE WITH 6M-HCL AND DRAIN INTO SEWER.

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