OCTAGON PROCESS INC. -- SODIUM CARBONATE  -- 6810-00-290-3834
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:09/21/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-290-3834
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-945-9400
Emergency Phone Num:201-945-9400
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:82925
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
Box:City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: > 99% %
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5600 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION- IRRITATION OF
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: IRRITATION. EYES:
    IRRITATION, CORNEAL DAMAGE. NONE HAZARDOUS TO OTHER AREAS OF BODY.
    CHRONIC: DERMATITIS OR DRYING OF SKI N. MILD IRRITATION OF MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS
    CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    EYES: REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    INGESTION: DILUTE WITH SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER. SEE DOCTOR. IF ANY
    SYMPTO MS PERSIST; SEE DOCTOR.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
    CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE KNOWN. NONFLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN CLEAN CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. MOP SPILL AREA WITH DAMP MOP.
Neutralizing Agent:5 % ASCETIC ACID SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR ACIDS.
Other Precautions:MINIMIZE FREE FALL WHEN HANDLING TO MINIMIZE THE DUST
    GENERATED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF DUSTY CONDITIONS
    EXIST; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PVC OR RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. CLOTHING
    TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFETR USE AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS GENERATED BY DGSC-SSH FOR PURE SODIUM CARBONATE. SEE INFORMATION
    ON P/N INDICATOR B, NSN 6810-00-290-3834. SINCE NO INFORMATION
    AVAILABLE FOR THE MIXTURE, EACH MSDS HAS BEEN ENTERED SEPERATELY.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=851.1C, ######F
Vapor Pres:NIL
Spec Gravity:2.5
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, GRANULAR, ODORLESS SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, SUGARS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT KNOWN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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