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Sodium carbonate

CAS 497-19-8

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Sodium carbonate
Product Code
222321

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
497-19-8 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119485498-19-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288 B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified warning

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
sodium carbonate EC: 207-838-8 497-19-8 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up dry. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. hygroscopic

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2. The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Freezing Point
---
Flammability
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Solubility
---
Ph
12 at 106 g/l at 25 °C
Vapor Pressure
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Solubility In Water
ca.212,5 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105- completely soluble
Vapor Density
---
Odor
odorless
Colour
white
Evaporation Rate
---
Explosive Limits
---
Decomposition Temperature
400 °C
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Odor Threshold
---
Partition Coefficient
Not applicable for inorganic substances
Physical State
granular
Form
---
Cloud Point
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Melting Point
851 °C
Flash Point
Not applicable
Physical State Data
solid
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Solidification Point
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Properties Status
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Molecular Weight
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Density
2,52 - 2,53 g/cm3 at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 109
Appearance
---
Boiling Point
1.600 °C - (decomposition)
Bulk Density
---
Voc Content
---
Relative Density
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Softening Point
---
Colour Intensity
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) . hygroscopic

Reactivity

No data available

Hazardous reactions

No data available

Avoid

Exposure to moisture. no information available

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Sodium carbonate?

The signal word is warning.

What is the physical form of Sodium carbonate?

Sodium carbonate is a granular with white color. It has odorless odor.

What is Sodium carbonate used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Sodium carbonate?

This substance has 1 hazard statement:

  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.

What is the melting point of Sodium carbonate?

The melting point is 851 °C and the boiling point is 1.600 °C - (decomposition).