Product ID:SODIUM BICARBONATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-053-0194
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLPCP

Emergency Phone: 307-875-2580 (COLLECT)

Info Phone: 800-394-4987

Preparer: NOT PROVIDED

Cage: 6K233

Telephone: 803-760-3000

Cage: 6K233

SODIUM BICARBONATE

CAS: 144-55-8

RTECS: VZ0950000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS FROM OVEREXPOSURE:
SODIUM BICARBONATE IS A GRAS (GENERALLY RECOGNIZED AS SAFE) FOOD
INGREDIENT. NO SIGNIFICANT TOXICITY IS EXPECTED. CHRONIC EFFECTS
FROM OVEREXPOSURE: ADMINISTRATION OF LARGE DOSES OF SODIUM
BICARBONATE TO PATIENTS WITH RENAL INSUFFICIENTY CAN PRODUCE
SYSTEMIC ALKALOSIS. TARGET ORGAN EFFECTS: NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:REGULATED BY OSHA: NO. LISTED ON NTP
REPORT: NO. IARC GROUP 1, 2A, 2B: NO.
Effects of Overexposure:NOT PROVIDED
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION
OCCURS AND PERSISTS, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH
PLENTY OF SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
OCCURS AND PE RSISTS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING
DIFFICULTY OR DISCOMFORT OCCURS AND PERSISTS, OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION: DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCON SCIOUS PERSON. IF ANY DISCOMFORT PERSISTS, OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTENTION. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: INTERNAL TOXICITY IS LOW.
TREATMENT FOLLOWS SYMPOTMATIC AND SUPPORTIVE.

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE.
Extinguishing Media:WATER, WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE(CO2), DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE FOR SALVAGE OR
DISPOSAL. WASH AWAY RESIDUE WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT PROVIDED

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA AWAY ACIDS.
Other Precautions:USE AIR CONVEYING/MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR BULK
TRANSFER TO STORAGE. FOR MANUAL HANDLING OF BULK TRANSFER USE
EMCHANICAL VENTILATION TO REMOVE AIRBORNE DUST FROM RAILCAR, SHIP
OR TRUCK. USE APPROVED RES PIRATORY PROTECTION WHEN VENTILATION
SYSTEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. SELECTION OF RESPIRATORS IS BASED ON
GENERATED DUST.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF EXCESSIVE
VISIBLE DUST LEVELS ARE EXPECTED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL ROOM DILUTION OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN
EXCESSIVE DUST IS EXPECTED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
Protective Gloves:NOT PROVIDED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL COVER CLOTHING. FOOTWEAR: NONE.
MINIMIZE EYE AND SKIN CONTACT BY USING APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
ABBREVIATION: N/A = NOT APPLICABLE. N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE. N/K =
UNKNOWN. N/P = NOT PROVIDED. N/R = NOT RELEVANT. N/D = NOT
DETERMINED. N/E = NOT ESTABLISHED.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Spec Gravity:(H2O=1):2.20
pH:NOT PROVIDED
Solubility in Water:9.0%(20C)
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS. WHITE, SOLID GRANULAR
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS. INCOMPATIBILTY: REACTS WITH ACIDS TO RELEASE CARBON DIOXIDE GAS
AND HEAT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH ACIDS EXCEPT UNDER CONTROLLED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:IF MATERIAL CANNOT BE SALVAGED, AN ACCEPTABLE
METHOD IS TO DISPOSE OF UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT INTO A SECURED
LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EMPTY CO NTAINERS MAY BE INCINERATED OR
DISCARDED AS GENERAL TRASH.

Toxicological Information:EYE CONTACT: NON-IRRITATING (RABBIT)
REFERENCE: J. AMER. COLL. TOXICOL .. 1987. SKIN CONTACT:
NON-IRRITATING(RABBIT) REFERENCE: J. AMER. COLL. TOXICOL .. 1987.
SKIN ABSORPTION: NO DATA AVAILABLE. INHA LATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
INGESTION: LD50 (RAT)=4300 MG/KG (20% SLURRY): 6000 MG/KG (20%
SLURRY).

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NO DATA AVAILABLE. ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS: 48 HR LC50 (CULEX 5P. LARVAE OR MOSQUITO)=2000 MG/L.

Transport Information:DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: SODIUM BICARBONATE.
IATA: NOT APPLICABLE. IMDG: NOT APPLICABLE. DOT CLASSIFICATION:
NON-HAZARDOUS. DOT LABELS: NOT APPLICABLE. DOT MARKING: NOT
APPLICABLE. DOT PLACARD: NOT APPLICABLE. UN NUMBER: NOT
APPLICABLE.

SARA Title III Information:SARA TITLE III (SECTION 313, TOXIC
CHEMICALS): NOT LISTED. SARA TITLE III SECTION 311/312 (40 CFR 370)
SUBSTANC3S: NONE. HAZARD CATEGORIES: NOT APPLICABLE. PLANNING
THRESHOLD: NOT APPLICABLE. SECTION 302: NOT LISTED.RQ: NOT
APPLICABLE. PLANNING THRESHOLD: NOT APPLICABLE.
Federal Regulatory Information:US TSCA STATUS: LISTED.
State Regulatory Information:NONE