Safety data sheet
Revision date: 16.Feb.2011 Page 2 of 8 Revision Number 2
Material Safety Data Sheet
(Sodium hydrogen carbonate)
4. First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
-After swallowing:
Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medial attention.
-After inhalation:
Move to fresh air if breathing is difficult, give oxygen get medical attention immediately.
-After eye contact:
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Obtain
medical attention.
-After skin contact:
Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately.
4.2 Information for doctor
:
Treat symptomatically.
5. Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
-Suitable extinguishing agent: Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
5.2 Special hazard arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon oxides, Sodium oxides.
5.3 Advice for firefighters: As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
6. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
-Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
- Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation.
6.2 Environmental precautions
- Do not allow to release into the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust
formation.
-Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
-Ensure adequate ventilation.
6.4 Reference to other sections
-See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
-See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
-See Section 13 for disposal information.
7. Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling