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    Sodium carbonate

    1. Molecular Structure

    Sodium carbonate 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namedisodium;carbonate
    Molecular FormulaCNa2O3
    SMILESC(=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+]

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight105.988 g/mol
    TPSA63.2 Ų
    LogPN/A
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling PointDecomposes on heating by CO2 loss
    Melting Point856 °C
    DensityOdorless, small crystals or crystalline powder; alkaline taste. Stable at ordinary temperatures and atmospheric conditions; dries out somewhat in warm, dry air above 50 °C; becomes anhydrous at 100 °C. Density: 2.25; also reported at 1.55. Soluble in 3 parts water, 1.8 parts boiling water, 7 parts glycerol. Insoluble in alcohol. /Sodium carbonate monohydrate/
    SolubilityIn water, 30.7 g/100 g water at 25 °C
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

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    Hazard Statements

    • H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways [Danger Aspiration hazard]
    • H318: Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H319 (99.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H332: Harmful if inhaled [Warning Acute toxicity, inhalation]
    • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
    • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
    • H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P308+P316, P317, P321, P331, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P264+P265, P280, P305+P351+P338, and P337+P317 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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