EM SCIENCE,DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES, INC. -- SODIUM BICARBONATE BAKING SODA, SX0320 ACS  -- 6810-00-241-1143
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BICARBONATE BAKING SODA, SX0320 ACS
MSDS Date:06/10/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1143
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE,DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES, INC.
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:KO787
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE, MCB MFG CHEMISTS INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:1U692
Company Name:EM SCIENCE,DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES, INC.
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:609-354-9200
CAGE:KO787

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM BICARBONATE (1:1)
CAS:144-55-8
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 4220 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE INDICATED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS SHOULD DEVELOP.
    SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHALATION: REMOVE
    TO FR ESH AIR; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IFBREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    INGESTION: GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION; IF CONSCIOUS GIVE WATER
    FREELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE INDICATED.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL AREA DETERM TO BE FREE
    FROM EXPLOS/FIRE HAZ. CNTN RELEASE & ELIM ITS SOURCE, IF IT CAN BE
    DONE W/OUT RISK. TAKE  UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP. COMPLY
    (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. STORE AT
    CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT GET IN EYES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION ADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH, SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: W/FED, STATE & LOCAL REGS ON REPORTING RELEASES.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:252F,122C
Spec Gravity:2.16
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,CRYSTALLINE,ODORLESS POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS. REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE INDICATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*X

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL DOES NOT HAVE EPA WASTE NUMBER & IS NOT
    A LISTED WASTE, HOWEVER, CONSULTATION W/A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL
    SITE (TSD) SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED. ALWAYS CONTACT A TSD TO ASSURE
    COMPLIANCE WITH AL L CURRENT LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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