SAFETY DATA SHEET
SODA ASH
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME Sodium Carbonate
APPPLICATION Oil well drilling fluid additive
SUPPLIER International Drilling Fluids and Engineering Services (IDEC) Ltd.
Office # 802, Reef Tower, JLT
P.O. Box 31968, Dubai, UAE
Tel: +971 4 451 8052
Fax: +971 4 451 8032
Emergency Telephone Tel: +971 4 451 8052
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Irritating to eyes.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name. EC No CAS-No Content Classification
SODIUM -- 497-19-8 60-100% Xi R36
CARBONATE(Na2CO3)
The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 15
COMPOSITION COMMENTS
This product is classified as an irritant according to the EC Directives.
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
EYES CONTACT
Dust or powder may irritate eye tissue, hold eyelids apart and flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If
symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT
Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash off skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air. If victim is not breathing administer artificial respiration and seek medical attention
immediately.
INGESTION
Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. If ingestion of a large amount does occur, seek medical attention.
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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Dry chemical, water spray or CO2.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Not known
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Fire or high temperature create: Carbon dioxide (CO2).
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL
Wear proper personal protective equipment (see SDS Section 8).
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS
Use personal protective equipment. Shovel into dry containers. Cover and move the containers. Flush the area with water.
Avoid generation and spreading of dust.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well-ventilated area.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
This material is considered a nuisance dust, OES TWA 4mg/m3 Respirable Dust, 10 mg/m3 Total Dust.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Showers, Eyewash stations, Ventilation systems Use only with adequate ventilation to keep airborne levels of dust below
recommended exposure limits.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with current local regulations. Effective dust mask.
EYE PROTECTION
Tightly fitting safety goggles.
HAND PROTECTION
Rubber gloves are recommended
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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE Solid
APPEARANCE White granules
ODOUR Odourless
RELATIVE DENSITY. 2.3 s.g
VAPOUR PRESSURE No information available
pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION 11.7
FLASH POINT (°C) No information available
POUR POINT No information available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Reacts strongly with acids to form carbon dioxide contact with lime and moisture form caustic soda.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Toxic turns of Na2O
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Sodium Carbonate Acute toxicity ORAF LD50 RAT: 2800 mg/kg (LIT) Inhalation LC50 RAT: 3940mg/L (2hours) Max.
INHALATION
May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of dust in high concentration may cause irritation of respiratory system.
EYE CONTACT
Irritation eye rabbit.
SKIN CONTACT
May cause slight skin irritation.
INGESTION
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Contact IDEC QHSE Department for information.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical. Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GENERAL
The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, DR/RID).
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
RISK PHRASES R-36 Irritating to eyes
SAFETY PHRASES S-22 Do not breathe dust
S-26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical
Advice
S-36 Wear suitable protective clothing
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES
Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as
amended) Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
Complies with the following national/regional chemical inventory requirements: AICS, DSL / NDSL, IECSC, EINECS / ELINCS,
METI ENCS, TCCL ECL, NZIoC, PICCS, TSCA.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
HMIS Health - 1 HMIS Flammability - 1 HMIS Physical Hazard - 0 E - Splash Goggles, Gloves, Synthetic Apron, Dust and Vapor
Respirator.
INFORMATION SOURCES
Material Safety Data Sheet, Misc. manufacturers. European Chemicals Bureau - ESIS (European Chemical Substances
Information System).
Revision Date: May 2016
Revision No: 1.01
DISCLAIMER
No representations or warranties, either express or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose, and/or that
the products to which the information referred to in this document may be used without infringing the intellectual
property rights of others, or of any other nature, are made with respect to information provided in this document, or the
products referred to herein. In no case shall the information be considered a part of our terms and conditions of sale of
QMax/IDEC products or services. Use of the information provided in this document is at the user’s risk.
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