BASF WYANDOTTE CORPORATION -- SODA ASH  -- 6810-00-233-1715
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODA ASH
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-1715
MSDS Number: BDLGT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BASF WYANDOTTE CORPORATION
Emergency Phone Num:313-282-3300
CAGE:83339
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BASF WYANDOTTE CORP
Address:1609 BIDDLE AVE
Box:City:WYANDOTTE
State:MI
ZIP:48192-3729
Country:US
Phone:313-246-6100
CAGE:83339

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 58.0%
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/CUM

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

Effects of Overexposure:DUST IRRITATES EYES & RESPIRATORY TRACT,SKIN
    IRRITATION.INGESTION:VOMITING,DIARRHEA,DAMAGE TO STOMAC

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER.WASH SKIN W/SOAP & H*2O.STOMACH WASH IF
    SWALLOWED,FOLLOWED BY SALINE CATHARSIS,OR GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF
    WATER OR MILK TO DILUTE & CONSULT A DOCTOR.IF IRRITATION OF EYES
    PERSIST,CONS UT DOCTOR.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point:N.A.
Extinguishing Media:N.A.
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINING BREATHING APPARATUS BE WORN.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONEXPLOSIVE OR INFLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SWEEP SPILLED POWDER OR WASH WITH
    LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.ADD SODA ASH.MIX & NEUTRALIZE WITH
    6M-HCL.AIN INTO APPROVED STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:VACUUM OR SWEEP SPILLED POWDER OR WASH
    WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER,AND SODA ASH,MIX & NEUTRALIZE WITH
    6M-HCL.DRAIN INTO AN APPROVED STORAGE CONTAINER.
Other Precautions:COVERALLS.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK,AS CONDITIONS WARRANT.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR DUSTY OPERATIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLAST
Eye Protection:GOGGLES,SIDE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS
Supplemental Safety and Health
TYPE I OR II OF FED SPEC.O-S-571.REACTIVITY DATA:COMB.OF SODA ASH &
    LIME DUST IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE OR PERSPIRATION WILL CAUSE
    THE FORMATION OF IRRITATING CAUSTIC SODA.

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

HCC:B3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:2.533
Solubility in Water:49.7GMS/100
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS,ANHYDROUS HYGROSCOPIC POWDER

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE SLOWLY INTO A LARGE CNTAINER OF WATER.ADD
    SODA ASH SLIGHTLY BY STIRRING.AFTER 24 HOURS,DECANT OR SIPHON INTO
    ANOTHER APPROVED CONTAINER.NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M-HCL & SHIP TO
    APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA.

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