MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 09/05/00
BAKING SODA Replaces: None
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY Printed: 22/05/00
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Baking Soda
Product Code(s): 95-7860, 97-2101, 97-2115
Size: Various
Chemical Name: Sodium Bicarbonate
CAS Number: 144-55-08
Formula: NaHCO3
Synonyms: Sodium Acid Carbonate
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: Sodium bicarbonate (CAS#144-558)99-100%
TLV and PEL units: None established
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: May cause irritation. During use avoid contact with eyes,
skin, clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. When not in use keep in tightly
closed container.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical attention
if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water. Immediately call a
physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult; give
artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep person warm, quiet,
and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): N/A
NFPA Rating: Health: 0
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
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Extinguisher Media:
Use media suitable to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Clean-up personnel should wear proper protective
equipment. Avoid creating dust. Sweep or scoop up and containerize for
disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Keep container tightly closed.
Suitable for any general chemical storage area.
Other Precautions: None
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
None needed under normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation. NIOSH-
approved equipment should be worn if PELs are exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical(General): Yes
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab coat, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: 84.01
Melting Point: 50 C (122 F)
Boiling Point: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Vapor Density(Air=1): N/A
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): 2.16
Percent Volatile by Volume: 0 (21 C)
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): N/A
Solubility in Water: Moderate (1-10%)
Appearance and Odor: White crystalline powder, odorless
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10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, humidity
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): None
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
Toxicity Data: Oral-Rat LD50: 4220 mg/kg
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: None
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Skin and eye irritation
Target Organs: None
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Skin and eye contact.
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: None
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable Federal, State
and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Non-regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33
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Sodium- No No No No No
Bicarbonate
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us. Carolina
Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability of
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this information to a particular application of the substance covered in the
Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must carefully assess the applicability
of any information contained herein in regards to the particular use to which the
employer puts the material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Services Abstract Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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