SODIUM CARBONATE

Sodium carbonate, also known as soda ash, washing soda, or sal soda, is white odorless crystals used in the manufacture of soaps, shampoos, bath salts, and some mouthwashes. Sodium carbonate is strongly alkaline and as a dust, it is irritating to the eyes, nose, and upper respiratory tract.

Ingestion may produce corrosion of the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting, diarrhea, circulatory collapse, and death. When used in cosmetics it may cause scalp, forehead, and hand rashes.

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