ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO -- SODA ASH LIGHT  -- 6810-00K000349
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODA ASH LIGHT
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00K000349
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
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:ODIUM CARBONATE
Fraction by Wt: >60%
ACGIH TLV:15 MG/CUM

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYE,SKIN,NASAL,RESPIRATORY PASSAGE
    IRRITANT.INGESTION:GI IRRITANT,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA.SEE SUPPL

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER.EYES:FLUSH W/WATER.INGEST: DONT
    INDUCE VOMITNG.DILUTE BY GIVING WATER.GIVE MILK OF MAGNESIA.KEEP
    PERSON WARM/QUIET.CALL DR.ATTEN.INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Upper Limits:UNAV
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CNTNG 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:COLLECT AND ADD SLOWLY TO LARGE VOLUME OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS HAZARDOUS WHEN
    EMPTIED(RETAIN RESIDUES) ALL HAZARDOUS PRECAUTIONS MUST BE
    OBSERVED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF TLV >15 MG/CUM,NIOSH/MESA APPRD SELF-CNTND
    BRTHG APP(POS.PR.MODE)
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-INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.533
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:GRAYISH WHITE POWDER OR LUMPS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT W.STRONG MINERAL AND ORGANIC ACIDS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL AND LARGE SPILL:DEPOSIT IN A POSTED TOXIC
    SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FED. REGULS.

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