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Bulk Density:
Molecular Weight:
Water Solubility:
Percent Volatile:
Partition Coefficient:
Viscosity:
Oxidizing Properties:
66 lb/cu. Ft.
84.01
9.0% @ 20°C
No Information Available
Not Applicable
No Information Available
Not Applicable
SECTION X – Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions To Avoid: Excessive Heat
Materials To Avoid: Except Under Controlled Conditions. Acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: reacts with acids to release carbon dioxide gas and heat
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous Polymerization does not occur.
SECTION XI – Toxicological Information
Acute Effects:
Remarks: This product is approved for use as a food ingredient and is generally recognized as safe.
(GRAS).
Eye Irritation: Non-irritating (rabbit)
Skin Irritation: Non-irritating (rabbit). May irritate abraded skin when moisture is present.
LD50 Oral: 20% slurry, 4.300 mg/kg (rat) 50% slurry; 6,000 mg/kg (rat)
LD50 Dermal: No information available
LC50 Inhalation: No information available
Chronic Toxicity:
Chronic Toxicity: No known effect
SECTION XII – Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to have significant environmental effects
Chemical Name:
Sodium
Bicarbonate
Toxicity To Algae:
650 mg L EC50 120
h (Nitzschia linearis)
Toxicity to fish:
LC50 8250-9000 mg/L
Lepomis macrochirus 96 h
Toxicity to Dolphin and
Other Aquatic Invertebrates
EC50 2350 mg/L 48 h
Persistence & Degradability: Biodegradability does not pertain to inorganic substances
Bioaccumulation: Does not bioaccumulate
Mobility: Dissociates into ions
SECTION XIII – Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Methods: This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according tto Federal
regulations (40 CFR 261). This material could become hazardous if it is mixed with or otherwise
comes in contact with a hazardous waste, if chemical additions are made to this material, or if the
material is processed or otherwise altered. Consult 40 CFR 261 to determine whether the altered
material is hazardous waste. Consult the appropriate state, regional or local regulations for additional
requirements.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
SECTION XIV – Transport Information
DOT: Not regulated
TDG: Not regulated
ICAO/IATA: Not regulated
IMDG/IMO: Not regulated
SECTION XV – Regulatory Information
TSCA Inventory (US): Complies
DSL (Canada): Complies
NDSL (Canada): Complies
US Federal Regulations: SARA 313. Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and