Sodium carbonate monohydrate
Agent Name
Sodium carbonate monohydrate
CAS Number
5968-11-6
Formula
C-H2-O3.H2-O.2Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Carbonic acid disodium salt, monohydrate; Disodium carbonate monohydrate; Getrocknetes natriumkcarbonat; Natrii carbonas monohydricus; Natrium carbonicum monohydricum; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Odorless solid; [Merck Index] Colorless to white odorless powder or granules; Hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make sodium salts, glass, and soap; Also used for washing and bleaching textiles and softening water; Other applications are in photography, analytical chemistry (standard for acid-base titrimetry), pharmaceuticals (alkalizer), and veterinary medicine (emetic and skin cleanser/softener); [Merck Index]
Comments
Overexposure to dust or vapor causes mucous membrane irritation and coughing; A skin irritant; [Merck Index] An eye irritant in rabbits; Marketed in small quantities compared to the anhydrous form; [OECD SIDS] A strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Sodium carbonate."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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