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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