ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO(AEROJET ORDNANCE) -- SODA ASH DENSE  -- 6810-00-237-2906
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODA ASH DENSE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2906
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO(AEROJET ORDNANCE)
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:5A188
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Address:5200 PAUL BLAZEL MEMORIAL PARKWAY
Box:City:DUBLIN
State:OH
ZIP:43017
Country:US
Phone:614-889-4505
CAGE:5A188

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM CARBONATE
CAS:497-19-8
RTECS #:VZ4050000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/CUM

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE,SKIN,NASAL RESPIRATORY PASSAGE
    IRRITANT.INGEST:GI IRRITANT,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA.SEE SUPP.DAT

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W SOAP AND WATER.EYES:FLUSH W.LARGE AMTS OF
    WATER.INGEST:GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER,INDUCE VOMITING.INHAL:MOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.CALL DR.

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

Upper Limits:UNAV
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP.W. FULL FACEPIECE OPRATD
    IN POS PR MODE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL:SWEEP UP MATERIAL ONTO PAPER.LARGE
    SPILL:SHOVEL MATERIAL INTO CONTAINERS THOROUGHLY SWEEP AREA OF
    SPILL TO CLEAN UP ANY RESIDUAL MATERIAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
    EMPTY(RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES).ALL HAZARD PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
    OBSERVED.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL(GEN/LOCAL EXHAUST) TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW
    TLV
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHES/BOOTS TO PREVENT
    PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SECT V:OVEREXPOSURE-INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

HCC:B3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Spec Gravity:2.533
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAYISH WHITE POWDER OR LUMPS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:N.A

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG MINERAL AND ORGANIC ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS:CO*2,ETC.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL AND LARGE SPILL:DEPOSIT IN A LANDFILL IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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