SDS

Sodium Bicarbonate
Safety Data Sheet
According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations And According To The Hazardous Products Regulation (February 11, 2015).
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Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Drench affected area with water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if
irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Obtain medical attention.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Most Important Symptoms and Effects Both Acute and Delayed
General: Not expected to present a significant hazard under anticipated conditions of normal use.
Inhalation: Prolonged exposure may cause irritation.
Skin Contact: Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation.
Eye Contact: May cause slight irritation to eyes.
Ingestion: Large doses may produce systemic alkalosis and expansion in extracellular fluid volume with edema.
Chronic Symptoms: None expected under normal conditions of use.
Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Advice for Firefighters
Precautionary Measures Fire: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Firefighting Instructions: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.
Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides (CO, CO
2
). Sodium oxides.
Reference to Other Sections
Refer to Section 9 for flammability properties.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
General Measures: Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
For Non-Emergency Personnel
Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
For Emergency Personnel
Protective Equipment: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area. Upon arrival at the scene, a first responder is expected to recognize the presence of
dangerous goods, protect oneself and the public, secure the area, and call for the assistance of trained personnel as soon as
conditions permit.
Environmental Precautions
Avoid release to the environment. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up
For Containment: Contain and collect as any solid. Contain solid spills with appropriate barriers and prevent migration and entry
into sewers or streams.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Recover the product by vacuuming, shoveling or
sweeping. Transfer spilled material to a suitable container for disposal. Contact competent authorities after a spill.
Reference to Other Sections
See Section 8 for exposure controls and personal protection and Section 13 for disposal considerations.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a heavy water stream. Use of heavy stream of water may spread fire.
Fire Hazard: Not considered flammable but may burn at high temperatures.
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.