 |  | | Sodium Bicarbonate's additional information
Material Safety Data sheet (MSDS)
I. Product Identification
* Manufacturer: Industria del Alcali, S.A. De C.V.
* Address: Carretera a Garcia Km. 9 Garcia, NL.
* Telephone: (81) 8863-2600.
* Chemical Name: Monosodium Carbonate Acid Salt.
* Synonymous: Sodim Acid Carbonate, sodium Bicarbonate.
* Chemical Family: Alkaline Salts.
* Chemical Formula: NaHCO3.
II. Dangerous Ingredients
It does not present noxious substances
III. Components
* Sodium Bicarbonate: 99.0 - 100.50 %.
* CAS Number: 144 55 8.
IV. Physical Data
* Molecular Weight: 84.01.
* Bulk Density: 52.43 - 59.92 Lbs./Ft3.
* Melting Point: It discomposes without fusing.
* Releasing CO2, Na2CO3 AND H2O.
* Solubility in Water: 16.4/100 Partes a 60 ?C.
* Color: White.
* Appearance: Crystalline Solid.
V. Fire and Explosion Information
* Sodium Bicarbonate is a NON - FLAMMABLE chemical product.
* It is not susceptible to producing flames or explosions.
VI. Reactivity Data
* Stability: In normal conditions the product is stable.
* Incompatibility: Avoid contact with acids, it reacts releasing CO2 gas.
VII. Cautions
* In case of contact with the eyes: Wash immediately with running water, for at least fifteen minutes. Call a doctor or take patient to the nearest medical institution.
* In case of contact with the skin: Wash with water until is clean.
* Clothes: Wash before using again.
VIII. Personal Safety Equipment
During the handling and use of Sodium Bicarbonate it is conv enient to protect:
a) The respiratory system, by using a breathing mask with dust filter.
b) The eyes, using safety glasses or goggles.
c) The skin, using gloves, apron and shoes made of synthetic material (whi ch does not permit alkaline solutions to pass through).
d) The scalp, using hair nets or turbans.
IX. Spills and Wastes
* If Sodium Bicarbonate is spilled, it should be picked up with a shovel, filling a receptacle properly labeled and closed for later disposal.
* Sodium Bicarbonate waste should be handled according to the actual State and/or Federal regulations.
X. Additional Precautions
* Avoid exposure it high temperatures. See section IV.
* Store product in a dry place, avoiding humidity.
* Generally Sodium Bicarbonate is recognized as a safe material for humans and animals. | |
