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

MSDS NAME:SODIUM BICARBONATE
NIIN:00-264-6618
MSDS Number: BDQSR
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:(201)796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Name:SODIUM BICARBONATE
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

First Aid:ACCD TO HACH COMPANY MSDS:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN.
    SKIN:FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MIN. INGEST: GIVE LG QTY OF WATER OR
    MILK. CALL MD IMMED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PUT IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMP IN A DRY AREA. KEEP
    CONTAINTER TIGHTLY CLSD.

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

Ventilation:NONE SPECIAL RECM BY MFR.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING PT: 270C.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.16
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IAW FED, STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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