General Information
Revision date
2005-01-17
Product name
SODIUM BICARBONATE, BAKING SODA, CARBONIC ACID MONOSODIUM SALT
CAS No.
144-55-8
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Company Information
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NATRIUM PRODUCTS
Section 2
NFPA Ratings
Key: 4 Severe Health 0 Health 0 3 Serious Flammability 0 Flammability 0 2 Moderate Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 1 Slight Protection E Special None 0 Minimal HMIS “E” Rating = Safety glasses, gloves, dust respirator There are no appreciable health or environmental effects associated with this material FIRST AID: EYES: Irrigate with flowing water immediately and continuously for 15 minutes. Consult a physician if necessary. SKIN: Wash off in flowing water or shower. If necessary, consult physician. INGESTION: Seek medical attention immediately if overdose is taken. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. Seek medical attention if discomfort persists. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Large doses, particularly in patients with renal insufficiency, have produced systemic alkalosis and/or expansion in the extra-cellular fluid volume with edema. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA: FLASH POINT: Non-combustible FLAMMABLE LIMITS: Not Applicable EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Non-combustible FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Evolves carbon dioxide when heated. Carbon dioxide is an asphyxiant and self- contained breathing apparatus is necessary if large quantities are involved. Sodium bicarbonate decomposes on heating resulting in formation of sodium carbonate (soda ash) which is an irritant. Avoid contact and inhalation of soda ash.
