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- On this page : Sodium
carbonate (toxicology)
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SODIUM
Carbonate
by
Edouard Bastarache
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- Identification
and Uses :
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- CAS Number : 497-19-8
- Molecular Formula: Na2CO3
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- Uses and
sources of emission :
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- - Manufacture of soap,
softening agents,
- - Ceramics.
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- Toxicology
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- This product is absorbed by
the respiratory and digestive tracts.
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- Acute
effects :
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- I-Ocular Contact :
- Irritation of the eyes.
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- II-Inhalation
:
- Irritation of the higher
respiratory tract, pulmonary irritation.
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- III-Ingestion
:
- - Irritation and corrosion
of the mucous membranes of the gastro-intestinal
tract,
- - vomiting (may contain
blood),
- - diarrhoea,
- - abdominal pain,
- - collapse,
- - death.
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- IV-Skin Contact
:
- It can cause redness,
oedema.
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- V-Aggravation of
Preexistent Medical Conditions :
- The inhalation of the
product can worsen preexistent respiratory problems
such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis.
- Skin contact can worsen a
preexistent dermatitis.
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- Effects on
development :
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- A study on several animal
species suggests the absence of effects on antenatal
development.
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- Effects on
reproduction :
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- No data concerning the
effects on reproduction has been found in the
consulted documentary sources.
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- Data on
mother's milk :
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- No data concerning its
excretion or detection in mother's milk has been found
in the consulted documentary sources.
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- Carcinogenic
effects :
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- No data concerning a
carcinogenic effect has been found in the consulted
documentary sources.
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- Mutagenic
effects :
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- No data concerning a
mutagenic effect has been found in the consulted
documentary sources.
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- First aid
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- I-Ocular Contact :
- Rinse the eyes with water
for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical help
immediately.
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- II-Inhalation
:
- Bring the individual into a
ventilated place and make sure he is still breathing.
If there are respiratory problems, give oxygen if
there is any available. If the victim does not
breathe, give him artificial respiration. Call a
physician.
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- III-Ingestion
:
- If the individual is
conscious, make him drink water. Do not give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce
vomiting, call a doctor.
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- IV-Skin Contact :
- Quickly withdraw
contaminated clothing. It is necessary to wash skin
with water and soap during 5 minutes. Seek medical
help if irritation develops.
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- Stability
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- This product is unstable
under the following conditions: it absorbs humidity
from air (hygroscopic). Moreover, there is formation
of hydrates from contact with humidity.
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- Handling
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- Wear ocular protection.
Avoid any skin contact. Ventilate adequately, if not
carry a suitable breathing apparatus.
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- Storage
:
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- Store in an airtight
container placed in a dry place. Do not store in a
container made of aluminium or zinc.
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- References
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- 1-Occupational
Medicine,Carl Zenz, last edition.
- 2-Clinical Environmental
Health and Toxic Exposures, Sullivan & Krieger;
last edition.
- 3-Sax's Dangerous
Properties of Industrial Materials, Lewis C., last
edition.
- 4-Toxicologie
Industrielle et Intoxications Professionnelles,
Lauwerys R.R. last edition.
- 5-Chemical Hazards of the
Workplace, Proctor & Hughes, 4th
edition
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- Edouard
Bastarache M.D.
- (Occupational
& Environmental
Medicine)
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- Author
of " Substitutions for raw ceramic
materials "
- Tracy,
Québec, CANADA
- edouardb@colba.net
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