MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
ORIGINAL
SODIUM BICARBONATE
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Sodium hydrogen carbonate; sodium acid carbonate; baking soda;
bicarbonate of soda
CAS No.: 144-55-8
Molecular Weight: 84.01
Chemical Formula: NaHCO3
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: 3506, 3508, 3509, 3510, 5597
Mallinckrodt: 7285, 7396, 7397, 7412, 7749, 7903
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CASNo Percent Hazardous
Sodium Bicarbonate 144-55-8 99 - 100% No
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all
unnecessary exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin,
eyes and clothing.
J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 0 - None
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT
Storage Color Code: Orange (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
High concentrations of dust may cause coughing and sneezing.
Ingestion:
Extremely large oral doses may cause gastrointestinal disturbances.
Skin Contact:
No adverse effects expected.
Eye Contact:
Contact may cause mild irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion:
Give several glasses of water to drink to dilute. If large amounts were swallowed,
get medical advice.
Skin Contact:
Not expected to require first aid measures.
Eye Contact:
Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire:
Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information:
Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding
fire.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
as specified in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or
disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. Small
amounts of residue may be flushed to sewer with plenty of water.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect
against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty
since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and
precautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory health hazard control for this
substance. However, if conditions of use create discomfort to the worker, a local
exhaust system should be considered.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the dust or mist is apparent, a half-face
dust/mist respirator may be worn. For emergencies or instances where the exposure
levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator.
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient
atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench
facilities in work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
White crystalline powder.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
7.8g/100g water @ 18C (64F).
Density:
2.2
pH:
8.3 (0.1 molar @ 25C (77F))
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
0
Boiling Point:
Not applicable.
Melting Point:
60C (140F)
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Gaseous carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
Reacts with acids to form carbon dioxide. Dangerous reaction with monoammonium
phosphate or a sodium-potassium alloy.
Conditions to Avoid:
Heat, moisture, incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Investigated as a mutagen, reproductive effector. Oral rat LD50: 4220 mg/kg.
Irritation data: human,skin, 30mg/3D-I mild, rabbit,eye, 100 mg/30 S, mild.
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Ingredient Known
Anticipated IARC Category
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--------- Sodium Bicarbonate
(144-55-8) No No
None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an
appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination
of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal
regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container
and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient
TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Sodium Bicarbonate
(144-55-8) Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Chemical Inventory Status - Part 2\---------------------------------
Ingredient
Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Sodium Bicarbonate
(144-55-8) Yes
Yes No Yes --------\Federal, State & International
Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ
TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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------- Sodium Bicarbonate
(144-55-8) No No No
No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient
CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Sodium Bicarbonate
(144-55-8) No
No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: No Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: No information found.
Poison Schedule: No information found.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required
by the CPR.
16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
As part of good industrial and personal hygiene and safety procedure, avoid all
unnecessary exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from
skin, eyes and clothing.
Label Precautions:
None.
Label First Aid:
Not applicable.
Product Use:
Laboratory Reagent.
Revision Information:
New 16 section MSDS format, all sections have been revised.
