Safety Data Sheet

Classified According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HCS)

SECTION 1: Identification
1.1. Product Identifier
Trade Name or Designation: Sodium Carbonate, 10% (w/v)

Product Number: 7160

Other Identifying Product Numbers: 7160-1, 7160-16, 7160-2.5, 7160-32

1.2. Recommended Use and Restrictions on Use

General Laboratory Reagent

1.3. Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet

Company: Ricca Chemical Company
Address: 448 West Fork Drive

Arlington, TX 76012 USA

Telephone: 888-467-4222

1.4. Emergency Telephone Number (24 hours)

CHEMTREC (USA) 800-424-9300
CHEMTREC (International) 1+ 703-527-3887

SECTION 2: Hazard(s) Identification

2.1. Classification of the Substance or Mixture
For the full text of the Hazard and Precautionary Statements listed below, see Section 16.

Hazard
Hazard Class Category Statements Precautionary Statements:
Eye Damage / Irritation Category 1 H318 P280, P305+P351+P338, P310
2.2. GHS Label Elements
Pictograms:

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Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements:
Hazard Number Hazard Statement
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statements:

Precautionary Number Precautionary Statement

P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.

2.4. Hazards not Otherwise Classified or Covered by GHS

Data not available.

SECTION 3: Composition / Information on Ingredients

3.1. Components of Substance or Mixture
Chemical Name Formula Molecular Weight CAS Number Weight%
Water H₂O 18.01 g/mol 7732-18-5 90.87
Sodium Carbonate Na₂CO₃ 105.98 g/mol 497-19-8 9.13

SECTION 4: First-Aid Measures

4.1. General First Aid Information
Eye Contact: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing. May cause slight irritation.
Inhalation: Not expected to require first aid. If necessary, remove to fresh air.
Skin Contact: May cause slight irritation.
Ingestion: Dilute with water or milk. Call a physician if necessary.
4.2. Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Acute and Delayed
Causes serious eye damage. May be irritating to the eyes and skin. Wash areas of contact with water. Non-flammable, non-toxic, non-corrosive.
Does not present any significant health hazards. EYE CONTACT: May cause slight irritation. SKIN CONTACT: May cause slight irritation.

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4.3. Medical Attention or Special Treatment Needed
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation
develops. Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Flush with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops. Dilute with water or milk. Call a physician if necessary.

SECTION 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

5.1. Extinguishing Media

Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
5.2. Specific Hazards Arising from the Substance or Mixture
Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard.
5.3. Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters
Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire.

SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures

6.1. Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
6.2. Cleanup and Containment Methods and Materials
Absorb with suitable material and treat as normal refuse. Small amounts of the liquid may be flushed to the drain with excess water. Always
dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

SECTION 7: Handling and Storage

7.1. Precautions for Safe Handling and Storage Conditions
As with all chemicals, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from freezing and physical damage.

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

8.1 Control Parameters
Chemical Name Limit Type Country Exposure Limit Information Source

Data not available.

8.2. Exposure Controls

Engineering Controls: No specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Respiratory Protection: Normal room ventilation is adequate.

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Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Safety glasses or goggles.
8.3. Personal Protective Equipment
Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Normal room ventilation is adequate. Chemical resistant gloves. Safety glasses or goggles.

SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

9.1. Basic Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless liquid
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: Data not available.
Odor Threshold: Data not available.
pH: > 12
Melting/Freezing Point: Approximately 0°C
Initial Boiling Point/Range: Approximately 100°C - Approximately 100°C
Flash Point: Data not available.
Evaporation Rate: Data not available.
Flammability: Data not available.
Flammability/Explosive Limits: Data not available.
Vapor Pressure: Data not available.
Vapor Density: Data not available.
Relative Density: 1.10
Solubility: Miscible
Partition Coefficient: Data not available.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: Data not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Data not available.
Viscosity: Data not available.
Explosive Properties: Data not available.
Oxidizing Properties: Data not available.

SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity

10.1. Reactivity and Chemical Stability

Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
10.2. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions
Data not available.
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10.3. Conditions to Avoid and Incompatible Materials
Acids, Aluminum, oxides of Phosphorus, Fluorine, Lithium.
10.4. Hazardous Decomposition Products
Will not occur.

SECTION 11: Toxicological Information

11.1. Information on Toxicological Effects
Acute Toxicity - Oral Exposure:
Not applicable.
Acute Toxicity - Dermal Exposure:
Not applicable.
Acute Toxicity - Inhalation Exposure:
Not applicable.
Acute Toxicity - Other Information:
LD50, Oral, Rat: 4090 mg/kg (Sodium Carbonate), details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
Skin Corrosion and Irritation:
Not applicable.
Serious Eye Damage and Irritation:
Causes serious eye damage. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician.
Respiratory Sensitization:
Not applicable.
Skin Sensitization:
Not applicable.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity:
Not applicable.
Carcinogenicity:
Not applicable.
Reproductive Toxicity:
Not applicable.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity from Single Exposure:
Not applicable.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity from Repeated Exposure:
Not applicable.
Aspiration Hazard:
Not applicable.

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Additional Toxicology Information:
Data not available.

SECTION 12: Ecological Information

12.1. Ecotoxicity
Not applicable.

12.2. Persistence and Degradability

Data not available.

12.3. Bioaccumulative Potential

Data not available.

12.4. Mobility in Soil

Data not available.

12.5. Other Adverse Ecological Effects

Data not available.

SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations

13.1. Waste Treatment Methods
Data not available.

SECTION 14: Transportation Information

14.1. Transportation by Land-Department of Transportation (DOT, United States of America)

Not regulated according to DOT Regulations.

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14.2. Transportation by Air - International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Not regulated according to IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

14.3 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG, Canada)

Not regulated according to TDG Regulations.

SECTION 15: Regulatory Information

15.1. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazards

Not listed.
15.2. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Not listed.
15.3. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) 311/312 Hazardous Chemicals
Not listed.
15.4. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) 313 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)
Not listed.
15.5. Massachusetts Right-to-Know Substance List
Not listed.

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15.6. Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Hazardous Substances
Water (CAS # 7732-18-5): Present
15.7. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Components
Not listed.
15.8. California Proposition 65
Not listed.
15.9. Canada Domestic Substances List / Non-Domestic Substances List (DSL/NDSL)
Sodium Carbonate (CAS # 497-19-8): Present (DSL)
Water (CAS # 7732-18-5): Present (DSL)
15.10. United States of America Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) List
All components of this solution are listed as active on the TSCA Inventory or are mixtures (hydrates)
of active items listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Sodium Carbonate (CAS # 497-19-8): Present
Water (CAS # 7732-18-5): Present
15.11. European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS), European
List of Notified Chemical Substances (ELINCS), and No Longer Polymers (NLP)
Sodium Carbonate (CAS # 497-19-8): 207-838-8
Sodium Carbonate (CAS # 497-19-8): 231-420-4
Water (CAS # 7732-18-5): 231-791-2
Water (CAS # 7732-18-5): 232-148-9

SECTION 16: Other Information

16.1. Full Text of Hazard Statements and Precautionary Statements
Causes serious eye damage.

Wear protective gloves and eye protection.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call
a POISON CENTER or physician.

16.2. Miscellaneous Hazard Classes

Canadian Carcinogenicity Hazard Class: Not Applicable.
Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (PHNOC): Not Applicable.
Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HHNOC): Not Applicable.
Biohazardous Infectious Materials Hazard Class: Not Applicable.

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16.3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Rating

Health: 1 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0 1 0
Special Hazard:

16.4. Document Revision

Last Revision Date: 2021-10-06

DISCLAIMER
When handled properly by qualified personnel, the product described herein does not present a significant health or safety hazard. Alteration of its
characteristics by concentration, evaporation, addition of other substances, or other means may present hazards not specifically addressed herein and
which must be evaluated by the user. The information furnished herein is believed to be accurate and represents the best data currently available to us.
No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY assumes no legal responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from its
use.

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