=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:SODIUM BICARBONATE
NIIN:00-264-6618
MSDS Number: BDQSQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:RIVERSIDE PRODUCTS CORPORATIONS
Address:RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Box:729
City:CARTERSVILLE
State:GA
ZIP:30120
Country:US
Info Phone Num:404-386-3115
Emergency Phone Num:404-386-3115
CAGE:0CGX7
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:L.B. ALLEN CO INC
Address:725 N CENTRAL
Box:City:WOODALE
State:IL
ZIP:60191-1240
Country:US
Phone:708-595-2600
CAGE:70279
Company:RIVERSIDE PRODUCTS CORP
Address:RIVERSIDE DR
Box:729
City:CARTERSVILLE
State:GA
ZIP:30120
Country:US
CAGE:0CGX7

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

Name:SODIUM BICARBONATE
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
Fraction by Wt: >98.0%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:4000MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY IRRITATE EYES,SKIN OR
    RESPIRATORY TRACT IN FORM OF DUST.	CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY IRRITATE EYES,SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IN
    FORM OF DUST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:LARGE DOZE,PARTICULARLY IN PATIENTS
    WITH RENAL INSUFFICIENCY,HAVE PRODUCED SYSTEMIC ALKALOSIS AND/OR
    EXPANSION IN THE EXTRACELLULAR FLUID VOLUME WITH EDEMA.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. EYES:FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15 MINUTES;CALL A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED.
    INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONE NEEDED;USE SUITABLE MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRES.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE NOTED;SUFFOCATION CAN OCCUR IN CONFINED
    SPACE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;SWEEP UP AND
    RECOVER FOR PROPER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE.KEEP
    CLEAN.AVOID EXPOSURE,EXTREME HEAT & MOISTURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF ABOVE
    TLV/PEL;USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:APRON TO PROTECT SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    DUST.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED BY DGSC-SLM:08 JAN 1988.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:518F/270C
Spec Gravity:2.2
pH:8.1
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER,NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2 AND NA*2CO*3

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE,AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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