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Synthetic Light
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001010025UBM
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CHARACTERISTICS
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Synthetic Light soda ash,
or sodium carbonate (CAS Name: disodium carbonate),
is a white, granular, alkaline material.
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PROPERTIES*
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Chemical Formula
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Na2CO3
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Molecular Weight
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105.99
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Absolute density, g/cm3 @ 25°C
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2.533
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Melting Point, °C
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851
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Solubility, max % @ 35.4°C
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33.2
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pH of 1% solution @ 25°C
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11.4
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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TYPICAL
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SPECIFICATION
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Absorptivity weight %
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31
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-
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Bulk Density:
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lb/ft3
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34.3
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29.9 - 37.4
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g/cm3
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550
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480 - 600
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Screen Analysis, cumulative weight%
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On
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(2800 µm)
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1
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(425 µm)
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5
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(125 µm)
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38
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(63 µm)
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78
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Thru
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(63 µm)
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22
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Median Particle Size
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100 µm (± 20µm)
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CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Na2O
weight %
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58.25
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57.9 min
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Na2CO3 weight %
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99.59
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99.0 min
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NaHCO3 weight %
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0.19
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0.70 max
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Na2SO4 weight %
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160 mg/kg
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400 mg/kg max
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NaCl weight %
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0.15
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0.30 max
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Fe2O3 ppm
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10
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30 max
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Arsenic, weight %
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0.02 mg/kg
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1 mg/kg max
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Heavy metals as Pb, weight %
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1 mg/kg
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3 max
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Flouride, weight %
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< 5 mg/kg
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15 mg/kg max
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Water insolubles, weight %
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100 mg/kg
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200 mg/kg max
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Moisture, weight %
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0.15 mg/kg
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0.50 max
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PRODUCT MARKETS & USES
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| Soap and detergent formulations
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| Water treatment
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| Manufacture of dyes
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| Chemical intermediates
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MEETS REQUIREMENTS:
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| AWWA B201-98
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| NSF Certified
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| Food Chemical Codex
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| Kosher
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GRADES, FORMS & SHIPPING CONTAINERS
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| Synthetic Light soda ash*
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PRODUCING/SHIPPING LOCATION
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Ontario, Canada
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SHIPPING REGULATIONS
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Not regulated
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SOLUBILITY IN WATER
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PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Soda ash may cause eye injury and skin
irritation. May be harmful if swallowed.
As with any chemical, soda ash requires care in
handling. Anyone responsible for the procurement, use or
disposal of this product should familiarize himself and
those handling it with the appropriate safety and handling
precautions. This information is available in the Material
Safety Data Sheet, which may be obtained by contacting our
Customer Service or Technical Service groups (see information
below).
In the event of an
emergency with this product, call the 24-hour General Chemical
emergency number: (800)819-8568.
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HOW TO ORDER
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To obtain additional information*, place an
order, obtain samples or pricing, or check on availability, call
us toll-free at (800)819-8568, or send written inquiries to our
address below.
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Industrial Products Inc.
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East Hanover, NJ 07936
Tel: (973) 599-5500
info@genchem.com
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