EM SCIENCE -- BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID CARBONATE, SX0318  -- 6810-00N049713
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID CARBONATE, SX0318
MSDS Date:12/10/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N049713
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-345-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRATE RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:609-354-9200/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0SK29
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08927
Phone:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BICARBONATE (1:1)
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
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. TESTS ON
    LABORATORY ANIMALS INDICATE MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE ADVERSE MUTAGENIC
    & REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS.
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 W/SOAP & WATER. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR; GIVE ART IFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    INGEST:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION; IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER
    FREELY.

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

Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & 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 LISTED UNDER EXPOS/PERSONAL PROT. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES
    UNTIL AREA IS DETERMINED TO BE FREE FROM EXPLO/FIRE HAZS. CONTAIN
    RELS & ELIM ITS SOU RCE, IF THIS CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. TAKE
    (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. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Other Precautions:HANDLING CARE GENERALLY IN KEEPING W/SAFE LABORATORY
    PRACTICES IS RECOMMENDED.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:MATERIAL SHOULD BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED
    FUME HOOD OR W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR EQUIVALENT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & SAFETY EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
    READILY AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MP:252F,122C (DECOMPOSES). SPILL PROC:UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP
    AS DESCRIBED UNDER DISP. COMPLY W/FED, STATE & LOC REGS ON
    REPORTING RELS. REFER TO REGULATORY INFO FOR REPORTABLE QTY & OTHER
    R EGULATORY DATA.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:2.16 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER; ODORLESS.

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MATL DOES NOT HAVE EPA WASTE NUMBER & IS NOT A
    LISTED WASTE, HOWEVER, CONSULTATION W/PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
    (TSD), SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED. ALWAYS CONTACT PERMITTED WASTE
    DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSUR E COMPLIANCE W/ALL CURRENT LOC, STATE &FED
    REGS.

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