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Product Information
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Synonyms
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Soda Ash, Sodium Carbonate Anhydrous,
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CAS No
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497-19-8
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Physical & Chemical Properties
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Appearance
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White, granular solid.
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Odor
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Odorless
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pH (1% solution)
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11.4
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Water Solubility
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33.2 % maximum
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Melting Point
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851ºC (1564ºF)
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Boiling Point
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Decomposes
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Density
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(g/ml) Dense Grades = 0.86 – 1.12; Light Grades = 0.70 – 0.90
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Specific Gravity
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2.509 (water = 1)
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Uses
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It is used in following applications:
Glass manufacture, chemicals, pulp and paper manufacture, sodium compounds, soaps and detergents, water treatment, aluminum production, textile processing, cleaning preparations, petroleum refining, sealing ponds from leakage (sodium ions bind to clay particles, which swell to seal leaks), & catalyst in coal liquefaction. |
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Safety & First aid
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Potential Health Effects:-Direct contact with the product causes irritation of the eyes and continuous contact may cause skin irritation (red, dry, cracked skin). Excessive levels of airborne dust may irritate the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
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First Aid
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Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty or discomfort occurs and persists, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth with water. Dilute by giving 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. See a medical doctor immediately.
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs and persists.
Skin Contact:
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting the upper and lower eyelids intermittently. See a medical doctor or ophthalmologist immediately. |
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Fire Fighting Measures
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Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water, water fog, carbon dixoide (CO2), dry chemical. |
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Special Features
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Stability & Reactivity:
Stable.
Conditions to avoid:
Contact with acids except under controlled conditions.
Incompatibilities:
Reacts with acids with release of large volumes of carbon dioxide gas and heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
None.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur. |
