GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP -- SODA ASH  -- 6810-00-264-3936
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODA ASH
MSDS Date:07/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-3936
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP
Address:90 E HALSEY RD
Box:395
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-631-8050
Emergency Phone Num:800-631-8050
CAGE:0AU44
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
Address:90 EAST HALSEY ROAD
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054
Country:US
Phone:973-515-1840
CAGE:0AU44

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

Ingred Name:"NOT HAZARDOUS"
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2.8 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALE-MAY IRRITATE NOSE, THROAT &
    LUNG. INGEST-MAY IRRITATE MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH. SKIN-MAY
    IRRITATE SKIN. EYE-MAY IRRITATE EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN, EYE, NOSE, THROAT & LUNG IRRITATION; BURN
    THE EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN-WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. EYE-FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGEST-DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER TO DILUTE MATERIAL. DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. INH ALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    FOR IRRITATION, INGESTION OR DISCOMFORT FROM INHALATION.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL INTO AN EMPTY CONTAINER
    WITH A COVER. FLUSH RESIDUE WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:ACID

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
    ACIDS. PROLONGED STORAGE MAY CAUSE PRODUCT TO CAKE FROM ATMOSPHERIC
    MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE CONTACT OR PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. AVOID
    BREATHING DUST. WHEN DISSOLVING, ADD TO WATER CAUTIOUSLY & WITH
    STIRRING; SOLUTION GETS HOT. AVOID SIMULTANEOUS EXPOSURE TO SODA
    ASH & LIME DUST.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE REQUIRED, USE A RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY
    NIOSH FOR PRODUCT DUST.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL.
Protective Gloves:COTTON (DRY)/IMPERVIOUS (SOLUTION)
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT & TROUSERS. ALSO WEAR
    A HARD HAT OR OTHER HEAD COVERING. EYEWASH IS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR USE AS A FOOD OR DRUG ADDATIVE.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1569F,854C
Spec Gravity:2.533
pH:11.3
Solubility in Water:17%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH ACIDS & LIME DUST.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE GAS & CORROSIVE CAUSTIC
    SODA.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS,
    BURY IN A SOLID WASTE LANDFILL OR DISSOLVE & NEUTRALIZE AS FOLLOWS:
    DISSOLVE IN WATER THEN NEUTRALIZE WITH ACID & FLUSH TO SEWER WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER.  DISPOSE OF WASTE BY AN APPROVED CONTRACTOR.

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