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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
POTASSIUM ACID CARBONATE
POTASSIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE
HUMMEL CROTON INC.
10 HARMICH ROAD
BUSINESS HRS.: 908-754-1800
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ O7080
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
BUSINESS HRS.: 908-754-1800
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT NAME........: Potassium Bicarbonate
CHEMICAL FAMILY.....: Inorganic Bicarbonate
CHEMICAL NAME.......: Potassium Bicarbonate
SYNONYMS............: Potassium Acid Carbonate
CAS NUMBER..........: CAS # 298-14-6
FORMULA.............: KHCO3
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS:
INGREDIENT NAME
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Potassium Bicarbonate
CAS # 298-14-6
EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA : Not Established
ACGIH: Not Established
CONCENTRATION (%)
Essentially 100 %
III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL FORM.............: Powder or Granular
COLOR.....................: White
ODOR......................: Odorless
MOLECULAR WEIGHT..........: 100.12
pH .......................:
8.2 0.1 molar Solution
BOILING POINT.............:
Decomposes above 100oC
MELTING/FREEZING POINT....:
Decomposes above 100oC
VISCOSITY.................: Not Applicable
SOLUBILITY IN WATER ......:
22.4 g per 100 ml water at ambient temperature
SPECIFIC GRAVITY .........: 2.17
BULK DENSITY..............: Not Established
VAPOR PRESSURE ...........: Not Applicable
VAPOR DENSITY ............:
Not Applicable (Air = 1)
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA:
FLASH POINT.....................:
Not Applicable.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE.......:
Not Established
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA.............:
Noncombustible. Use extinguishing media
appropriate to surrounding fire conditions.
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SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES.........:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing to prevent contact with
skin and eyes.
UNUSUAL FIRE / EXPLOSION HAZARDS..........:
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
V. HUMAN HEALTH DATA:
ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY.......
Eye Contact; Skin Contact; Inhalation;
Ingestion
HUMAN EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
ACUTE INHALATION..............:
Inhalation may irritate the respiratory tract.
Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of
breath, sore throat and runny nose. If
sufficient amounts are inhaled and absorbed,
symptoms may resemble those in acute
ingestion.
ACUTE SKIN CONTACT............:
Skin contact may cause irritation with
symptoms of redness, swelling, itching
and pain.
ACUTE EYE CONTACT.............:
Eye contact may cause irritation with symptoms
of redness, swelling, itching, tearing
and pain.
ACUTE INGESTION...............:
Ingestion may cause gastroenteritis
(inflammation of the lining membrane of the
stomach and intestines) with abdominal pain,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Systemic
effects may follow and may include ringing of
the ears, dizziness, elevated blood pressure,
blurred vision and tremors.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE...:
CARCINOGENICITY...............:
This product is not listed by NTP, IARC or
regulated as a carcinogen by OSHA.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE..:
Persons with preexisting eye or skin
conditions or impaired pulmonary function may
be more susceptible to the effects of
this product.
VI. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
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FIRST AID FOR EYES......:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Call a physician.
FIRST AID FOR SKIN......: In case of contact,
flush skin with water. Wash clothing before
reuse. Call a physician if irritation occurs.
FIRST AID FOR INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Call a physician.
FIRST AID FOR INGESTION.: If swallowed,
call a physician immediately.
VII. EMPLOYEE PROTECTION RECOMMENDATIONS:
EYE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS........:
Safety glasses or goggles.
SKIN PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.......:
PVC gloves with impervious boots, apron or
coveralls. Employees should wash their hands
and face before eating, drinking or using
tobacco products.
RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS............:
Work ambient concentrations should be
monitored and if the recommended exposure
limit is exceeded, a NIOSH/MSHA approved dust
respirator must be worn.
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS...........:
Use local ventilation if dusting is a problem,
to maintain air levels below the recommended
exposure limit.
ADDITIONAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES.....:
Emergency showers and eye wash stations
should be available. Educate and train
employees in the safe use and handling
of hazardous chemicals.
VIII. REACTIVITY DATA:
STABILITY..................:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION...: Will not occur.
INCOMPATIBILITIES..........: Strong Acids
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INSTABILITY CONDITIONS.....:
Excessive temperatures
(see INCOMPATIBILITIES).
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE..: Above 100oC
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.....:
Oxides of Potassium, Carbon and Water.
IX. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES:
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES....:
Utilize recommended protective clothing and
equipment. Clean spills in a manner that does
not disperse dust into the air. Spill area can
be washed with water. Collect wash water for
approved disposal. Keep from entering water
or ground water.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD.......:
Waste disposal should be in accordance with
existing federal, state and local
environmental regulations.
X. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS & STORAGE DATA:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE(MIN/MAX): Ambient/Ambient.
SHELF LIFE..................:
Unlimited in tightly closed container.
SPECIAL SENSITIVITY.........: None
HANDLING/STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid breathing
dust. Avoid getting in eyes or on skin. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Store in a dry
place away from direct sunlight, heat and
incompatible materials (see Section VIII).
Reseal containers immediately after use.
Store away from food and beverages.
XI. SHIPPING INFORMATION:
Contact Hummel Croton for
current shipping Information
XII. TOXICITY DATA:
ACUTE EFFECTS..........:
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion,
or skin absorption. May cause eye
irritation. May cause skin irritation.
Material may be irritating to mucous
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membranes and upper respiratory tract.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical,
physical, and toxicological properties have
not been thoroughly investigated.
Only selected registry of toxic effects of
chemicals substances (RTECS) data is presented
here. See actual entry in RTECS for complete
information.
XIII. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
OSHA STATUS.................:
This product is hazardous under the criteria
of the Federal OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.
RCRA STATUS.................:
If discarded in its purchased form, this
product would not be hazardous waste either
by listing or by characteristic. However,
under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the
product user to determine at the time of
disposal, whether a material containing the
product or derived from the product should be
classified as a hazardous waste.
(40 CFR 261.20-24)
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65........:
To the best of our knowledge, this product
contains no levels of listed substances, which
the state of California has found to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
effects.
XIV. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Data not available at the present time.
XV. APPROVALS:
REASON FOR ISSUE..........:
Update to new format.
PREPARED BY...............: Mark Dugan
APPROVED BY...............: Mark Dugan
APPROVAL DATE.............: 11/22/96
WARRANTY
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