Product Name: Soda Ash Light, Sodium carbonate
CAS#: 497-19-8
RTECS: VZ4050000
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Sodium carbonate
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: Crystal Carbonate, Disodium Carbonate, Sal Soda, Soda Ash, Washing Soda
Chemical Name: Sodium Carbonate, Anhydrous
Chemical Formula: Na2CO3
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection:
Splash goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Solid powder.)
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Alkaline.
Molecular Weight: 105.99 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): 11.5 [Basic.]
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: 851°C (1563.8°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: Density: 2.532 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water.
Solubility:
Soluble in hot water, glycerol.
Partially soluble in cold water.
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