Safety Data Sheet

Soda Ash Light

Version 1.2 Revision Date: 09/01/2019

SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : Soda Ash Light

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use : Industrial chemical

Manufacturer or supplier's details

Company : Univar Solutions USA, Inc.
Address 3075 Highland Pkwy Suite 200
Downers Grove, IL 60515
United States of America (USA)
Emergency telephone number:
Transport North America: CHEMTREC (1-800-424-9300)
CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL Tel # 703-527-3887

Additional Information: : Responsible Party: Product Compliance Department

E-mail: SDSNA@univarsolutions.com
SDS Requests: 1-855-429-2661
Website: www.univarsolutions.com

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification
Eye irritation : Category 2A

GHS label elements

Hazard pictograms :

Signal word : Warning

Hazard statements : H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statements : Prevention:

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear eye protection/ face protection.
Response:
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water
for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ atten-
tion.

Other hazards
None known.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

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Substance / Mixture : Substance

Hazardous components
CAS-No. Chemical name Weight percent
497-19-8 Sodium carbonate 90 - 100
Any Concentration shown as a range is due to batch variation.

Molecular formula : Na2CO3

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice : Move out of dangerous area.

Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Do not leave the victim unattended.

If inhaled : If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical

advice.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Remove to fresh air.

In case of skin contact : Wash off with warm water and soap.

Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

In case of eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses.
Protect unharmed eye.
Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

If swallowed : Keep respiratory tract clear.

Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Rinse mouth with water.
Do NOT induce vomiting.

SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Use an extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.

Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet

media

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Hazardous combustion prod- : No hazardous combustion products are known

ucts

Specific extinguishing meth- : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local cir-
ods cumstances and the surrounding environment.

Further information : Standard procedure for chemical fires.

Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if nec-
for firefighters essary.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protec- : Use personal protective equipment.

tive equipment and emer- Avoid dust formation.
gency procedures Avoid breathing dust.

Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods and materials for : Neutralise with acid.

containment and cleaning up Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Advice on protection against : Avoid dust formation. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation
fire and explosion at places where dust is formed.

Advice on safe handling : Avoid formation of respirable particles.

Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the ap-
plication area.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.

Conditions for safe storage : Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with
the technological safety standards.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Components with workplace control parameters

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection : No personal respiratory protective equipment normally re-
quired.

In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an ap-

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proved filter.

Hand protection

Remarks : The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed

with the producers of the protective gloves.

Eye protection : Eye wash bottle with pure water

Tightly fitting safety goggles
Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing
problems.

Skin and body protection : Dust impervious protective suit

Choose body protection according to the amount and concen-
tration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Hygiene measures : When using do not eat or drink.

When using do not smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance : granules

Colour : white

Odour : odourless

Odour Threshold : No data available

pH : 11.3 - 11.4 @ 1 %

Freezing Point (Melting : 851 - 854 °C (1564 - 1569 °F)

point/freezing point)

Boiling Point (Boiling : Decomposition

point/boiling range)

Flash point : does not flash

Evaporation rate : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available

Upper explosion limit : No data available

Lower explosion limit : No data available

Vapour pressure : negligible

Relative vapour density : No data available

Relative density : 2.52 - 2.53 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F)

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Reference substance: (water = 1)

Density : No data available

Bulk density : 0.70 - 1.12 g/cm3

Solubility(ies)
Water solubility : 212.5 g/l @ 20 °C (68 °F)

Solubility in other solvents : No data available

Partition coefficient: n- : No data available

octanol/water

Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable

Thermal decomposition : 400 °C

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use.

Chemical stability : Stable under normal conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reac- : Dust may form explosive mixture in air.

tions

Conditions to avoid : Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

Incompatible materials : Acids

aluminum
aluminum powder
Fluorine
lithium
2,4,6-trinitrotoluene

Hazardous decomposition : Sodium oxides

products Carbon oxides
Carbon dioxide (CO2)

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Components:
497-19-8:
Species: Rabbit
Result: Irritating to eyes.

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Carcinogenicity
IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or
equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed
human carcinogen by IARC.

OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is on OSHA’s list of regulated carcinogens.

NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen
by NTP.

ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or

equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcino-
gen by ACGIH.

Further information

Product:
Remarks: No data available

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available

Mobility in soil
No data available

Other adverse effects

Product:
Ozone-Depletion Potential : Regulation: 40 CFR Protection of Environment; Part 82 Pro-
tection of Stratospheric Ozone - CAA Section 602 Class I
Substances
Remarks: This product neither contains, nor was manufac-
tured with a Class I or Class II ODS as defined by the U.S.
Clean Air Act Section 602 (40 CFR 82, Subpt. A, App.A + B).

Additional ecological infor- : No data available

mation

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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal methods
Waste from residues : Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local, state and
federal regulations.
For assistance with your waste management needs - including
disposal, recycling and waste stream reduction, contact Uni-
var Solutions ChemCare: 1-800-909-4897

Contaminated packaging : Empty remaining contents.

Dispose of as unused product.
Do not re-use empty containers.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (Department of Transportation): Not regulated as a dangerous good

UNRTDG
Not regulated as a dangerous good
IATA (International Air Transport Association): Not regulated as a dangerous good

IMDG-Code: Not regulated as a dangerous good

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

WHMIS Classification : D2B: Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects

EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

CERCLA Reportable Quantity

This material does not contain any components with a CERCLA RQ.
SARA 304 Extremely Hazardous Substances Reportable Quantity
This material does not contain any components with a section 304 EHS RQ.

SARA 311/312 Hazards : Acute Health Hazard

SARA 302 : No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting re-
quirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.

SARA 313 : This material does not contain any chemical components with
known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis)
reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.

Clean Air Act

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This product does not contain any hazardous air pollutants (HAP), as defined by the U.S. Clean Air Act Sec-
tion 112 (40 CFR 61).
This product does not contain any chemicals listed under the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 112(r) for Accidental
Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130, Subpart F).
This product does not contain any chemicals listed under the U.S. Clean Air Act Section 111 SOCMI Inter-
mediate or Final VOC's (40 CFR 60.489).
Clean Water Act
This product does not contain any Hazardous Substances listed under the U.S. CleanWater Act, Section
311, Table 116.4A.
This product does not contain any Hazardous Chemicals listed under the U.S. CleanWater Act, Section 311,
Table 117.3.
This product does not contain any toxic pollutants listed under the U.S. Clean Water Act Section 307
US State Regulations

Massachusetts Right To Know

No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to
Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know
497-19-8 Sodium carbonate 90 - 100 %
New Jersey Right To Know
497-19-8 Sodium carbonate 90 - 100 %

California Prop 65 : This product does not contain any chemicals known to State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other re-
productive harm.
The components of this product are reported in the following inventories:
TSCA : On TSCA Inventory

DSL : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL

AICS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

NZIoC : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

ENCS : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

KECI : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

PHIL : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

IECSC : On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory

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SECTION16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA: HMIS III:

Flammability

HEALTH 2
2
Instability
Health

2 0 FLAMMABILITY 2
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0

0 = not significant, 1 =Slight,

Special hazard. 2 = Moderate, 3 = High
4 =Extreme, * = Chronic

The information accumulated is based on the data of which we are aware and is believed
to be correct as of the date hereof. Since this information may be applied under conditions
beyond our control and with which we may be unfamiliar and since data made become
available subsequently to the date hereof, we do not assume any responsibility for the
results of its use. Recipients are advised to confirm in advance of need that the information
is current, applicable, and suitable to their circumstances. This SDS has been prepared by
Univar Solutions Product Compliance Department (1-855-429-2661)
SDSNA@univarsolutions.com.

Revision Date : 09/01/2019

Legacy SDS: : R0004072

Material number:
16058164, 770131, 139256, 105763, 103755, 89340, 73077, 72049, 71278, 56944, 20444

Key or legend to abbreviations and acronyms used in the safety data sheet
ACGIH American Conference of Govern- LD50 Lethal Dose 50%
ment Industrial Hygienists
AICS Australia, Inventory of Chemical LOAEL Lowest Observed Adverse Effect
Substances Level
DSL Canada, Domestic Substances List NFPA National Fire Protection Agency
NDSL Canada, Non-Domestic Substanc- NIOSH National Institute for Occupational
es List Safety & Health
CNS Central Nervous System NTP National Toxicology Program
CAS Chemical Abstract Service NZloC New Zealand Inventory of Chemi-
cals
EC50 Effective Concentration NOAEL No Observable Adverse Effect
Level
EC50 Effective Concentration 50% NOEC No Observed Effect Concentration
EGEST EOSCA Generic Exposure Scenar- OSHA Occupational Safety & Health
io Tool Administration

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EOSCA European Oilfield Specialty Chem- PEL Permissible Exposure Limit

icals Association
EINECS European Inventory of Existing PICCS Philippines Inventory of Commer-
Chemical Substances cial Chemical Substances
MAK Germany Maximum Concentration PRNT Presumed Not Toxic
Values
GHS Globally Harmonized System RCRA Resource Conservation Recovery
Act
>= Greater Than or Equal To STEL Short-term Exposure Limit
IC50 Inhibition Concentration 50% SARA Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act.
IARC International Agency for Research TLV Threshold Limit Value
on Cancer
IECSC Inventory of Existing Chemical TWA Time Weighted Average
Substances in China
ENCS Japan, Inventory of Existing and TSCA Toxic Substance Control Act
New Chemical Substances
KECI Korea, Existing Chemical Inventory UVCB Unknown or Variable Composi-
tion, Complex Reaction Products,
and Biological Materials
<= Less Than or Equal To WHMIS Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System
LC50 Lethal Concentration 50%

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