SODA ASH (Sodium Carbonate)

Remove from exposure area to fresh air immediately. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial resuscitation. Keep person warm and at rest. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Seek medical attention immediately. Qualified medical personnel should consider administering oxygen.

Symptoms: Irritation of mucous membrane, coughing and shortness of breath.

Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention. When using high pressure equipment, injection of product under the skin can occur. If high pressure injuries occur, the casualty should be sent immediately to a hospital. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.

Flush eye with copious quantities of water. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.

Give large amounts of fresh water or milk immediately. Do not give anything by mouth if person is unconscious or otherwise unable to swallow. If vomiting occurs, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration. Treat symptomatically and supportively. Seek medical attention immediately.

Symptoms: May cause burns to the mouth, throat or stomach if swallowed. After swallowing danger of stomach perforation.

Determined by surrounding material. In case of fire, use water fog, dry chemical, CO₂, or "alcohol" foam.

Containers may explode from internal pressure if confined to fire.

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment before approaching spill site.

For small spills, dilute with water to sewer if allowed by local and state regulations.

If unable to wash product with water, absorb with inert material (sand or other approved material) and dispose of in accordance with applicable regulations.

Materials: sand or other approved material

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not inhale vapors and fumes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not take internally. For industrial use only.

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area below 44°C (110°F). Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances.

Wash thoroughly after handling.

Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.

Chemical resistant, impermeable gloves. Gloves should be tested to determine suitability for prolonged contact.

Wear chemical goggles; face shield (if splashing is possible).

If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not been established), an approved respirator must be worn. In the United States of America, if respirators are used, a program should be instituted to assure compliance with OSHA Standard 63 FR 1152, January 8, 1998. Respirator type: Air-purifying respirator with an appropriate, government approved (where applicable), air-purifying filter, cartridge or canister.

Use of impervious apron or chemical suit and chemical resistant boots are recommended.

Stable

Not expected to be Explosive, Self-Reactive, Self-Heating, or an Organic Peroxide under US GHS Definition(s).

Avoid direct contact with strong acids. Add slowly to water or acids with dilution and agitation to avoid exothermic reaction. Avoid extended contact with aluminum, tin, zinc, leather, and organic materials.

strong acids, aluminum, tin, zinc, leather, organic materials, magnesium

Will not occur

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility.

Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.