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

MSDS NAME:SODIUM BICARBONATE
NIIN:00-264-6618
MSDS Number: BDQSV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:2256 JUNCTION AVE
City:SAN JOSE
State:CA
ZIP:95131
Country:US
Info Phone Num:408-435-8700
Emergency Phone Num:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:C.A. EISENHARD
CAGE:0AN91
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS
Address:2256 JUNCTION AVE
City:SAN JOSE
State:CA
ZIP:95131
Country:US
Phone:408-435-8700/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0AN91

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

Name:SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALING MAY IRRITATE THE NOSE
    AND THROAT AND CAUSE COUGHING AND CHEST DISCOMFORT. DUST MAY
    IRRITATE THE EYES. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH THE SKIN MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. SWALLOWING MAY C AUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISTURBANCES. CHRONIC: NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN OR RESPIRATORY
    DISORDERS.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. MAINTAIN BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL HELP. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHI NG, WASH BEFORE REUSE. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,
    GET MEDICAL HELP. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING. DOSES OVER 5 GM/KG
    CAN CAUSE ALKALOSIS AND EXPANSION IN EXTRACELLULAR FLUID VOLUME
    WITH EDEMA. SEE DOCTOR.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS AND
    STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTINGUISH ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCL.RUBBER
    BOOTS,GLOVES,APRON AND PRESS. DEMAND SCBA. IF SPILL IS SMALL, FULL
    FACEPIECE AIR PURIFYING DUST RESPIRATOR MAY BE O.K. SWEEP AND
    DISPOSE IN DOT CONTAINERS. KEEP O UT OF SEWERS, STORM DRAINS,ETC.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATABLE MATERIALS. KEEP BAGS AND FIBER DRUMS
    DRY AT ALL TIMES.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN FOOD, ANIMAL
    FEED, DRUG OR COSMETIC MANUFACTURE AND HAS BEEN PRODUCED AND
    PACKAGED IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH STRICT QUALITY PRACTICES.
    MAINTAIN THIS QUALITY LEVEL A T ALL TIMES, AVOIDING ALL
    CONTAMINATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF USE CONDITIONS GENERATE DUST, A
    NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL MECHANICAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LONG SLEEVED SHIRT, TROUSERS, SAFETY SHOES,
    RUBBER APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN AND QUICK DRENCH SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
HMIS QUESTIONS THE PURITY STATEMENT IN OTHER PRECAUTIONS AND THE SPEC
    AND TIR DESCRIPTION OF 'TECHNICAL GRADE' SODIUM BICARBONATE.

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

HCC:N1
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:518F,270C
Spec Gravity:2.16 - 2.20
Solubility in Water:8.8%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, FREE FLOWING, ODORLESS, CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT AND CONTAMINATION OF ANY
    KIND
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    OXIDES OF SODIUM
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAMINATED MATERIAL AND MATERIAL
    USED IN CLEAN-UPS IN A MANNER APPROVED FOR THIS MATERIAL. CONSULT
    APPROPRIATE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATORY AGENCIES TO
    ACERTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL PRO CEDURES.

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