SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- SODIUM BICARBONATE  -- 6810-00-241-1143
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BICARBONATE
MSDS Date:09/30/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1143
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:83660
Preparer's Name:E. BRULL
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL COMMODITIES INC
Address:15944 DERWOOD RD
Box:City:ROCKVILLE
State:MD
ZIP:20855
Country:US
Phone:800-284-5279
Contract Num:SP0450-99-M-C311
CAGE:1ELU0
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM BICARBONATE
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:10MG/CUM AS DUST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT LD50= 4420 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:UNKNOWN  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF EYE
    CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INHALATION. VERY SLIGHTLYTO SLIGHTLY
    DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITATION), OF INGESTION. THIS
    PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE EYES AND SKIN ON C ONTACT.
    CHRONIC:CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NOT
    AVAILABLE. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. TOXICITY OF THIS
    PRODUCT TO THE REPRODUCTION SYSTEM: NOT AVAILABLE. THERE IS  NO
    KNOWN EFFECT FROM CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT. REPEATED OR
    PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE.
    MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT
    AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION:
    SLIGHTLY TO DANGEROUS IN CASE OF INHALATION. VERY SLIGHTLY TO
    SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS IN CASE OF INGESTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS
    NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. FLUSH EYES WITH	WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. KEEP EYELIDS OPEN. DO NOT USE EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. PLACE VICTIM UNDER
    DELUGE SHO WER. IF PRODUCT CONTACTS VICTIMS EXPOSED SKIN, WASH AREA
    WITH NON ABRASIVE SOAP AND WATER. COVER IRRITATED SKIN WITH
    EMOLLIENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH  AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
    REMOVE DENTURES. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR
    MILK. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INDUCE
    VOMITING BY (CONTD. SEE "OT HER INFORMATION")

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. (USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDING FIRE., )
Fire Fighting Procedures:NON-FLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RISKS  OF EXPLOSION OF THE PRODUCT IN
    PRESENCE OF MECHANICAL IMPACT AND/OR STATIC DISCHARGE: NOT
    AVAILABLE. NO SPECIFIC INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE IN MANUFACTURER'S
    DATABASE REGARDING THE PRODUCT'S RISK S OF EXPLOSION IN THE
    PRESENCE OF VARIOUS MATERIALS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT
    SPILLED SOLID IN CONVENIENT DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH CLEANING BY
    SPREADING WATER ON THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE. DISPOSE OF ACCORDING
    TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUT HORITY REQUIREMENTS. LARGE SPILL: USE
    SHOVEL TO PUT MATERIAL INTO A WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH
    CLEANING BY SPREADING WATER ON CONTAMINATED SURFACE AND ALLOW TO
    EVACUATE THROUGH SANITARY SYSTEM.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFATURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NO SPECIFIC STORAGE IS REQUIRED. USE
    SHELVES OR CABINETS STURDY ENOUGH TO BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE
    CHEMICALS. BE SURE IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO STRAIN TO REACH THE
    MATERIALS AND THAT SHELVES ARE NOT OVERLO ADED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATH DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WEAR
    SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT VENTILATION,
    WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK
    MEDICAL ATTENTION AND  SHOW THE LABEL WHEN POSSIBLE. KEEP AWAY FROM
    INCOMPATIBLES  (SUCH  AS ACIDS).

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT
    OR	DUST RESPIRATOR AS NEEDED.. IN CASE OF LARGE SPILLS USE A SELF
    CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS TO AVOID INHALATION OF PRODUCT.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST OR OTHER ENGINEERING
    CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. FULL SUIT. DUST RESPIRATOR. BOOTS.
    GLOVES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT
    BREATHE DUST. IFUSER OPERATIONS GENERATE DUST, FUME, OR MIST, USE
    VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE CONTAMINANTS BELOW THE
    EXPOSURE LIMIT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PERSONAL PROTECTION IN CASE OF LARGE SPILL: SPLASH GOGGLES. FULL SUIT.
    DUST RESPIRATOR. BOOTS. GLOVES. A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF THE PRODUCT.
    SUGGESTED  PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENT; CONSULT
    SPECIALISTS BEFORE HANDLING PRODUCT.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES 122F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:DECOMPOSES 122F
Spec Gravity:2.159 (H20 = 1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER
Appearance and Odor:SOLID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SLIGHTLY REACTIVE TO REACTIVE WITH ACIDS. NON-CORROSIVE IN PRESENCE OF
    GLASS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:THE PRODUCT IS STABLE.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ON INGREDIENTS: SODIUM
    BICARBONATE: ORAL, RAT, LD50: 4220 MG/KG. ROUTES OF ENTRY:
    INGESTION, INHALATION. CHRONIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: TOXICITY OF THE
    PRODUCT TO THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTE M: NOT AVAILABLE. OTHER TOXIC
    EFFECTS TO HUMANS: SLIGHTLY DANGEROUS TO DANGEROUS IN CASE OF EYE
    CONTACT (IRRITANT); OF INHALATION. VERY SLIGHTLY TO SLIGHTLY
    DANGEROUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT ) OF INGESTION.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. BOD5 AND COD: NOT AVAILABLE.
    PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THESE PRODUCTS ARE CARBON OXIDES (CO,
    CO2). SOME METALLIC OXIDES. TOXICITY OF PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION:
    THE PRODU CTS OF DEGRADATION ARE MORE TOXIC.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR LOCAL OR
    REGIONAL AUTHORITIES ON REGULATIONS COVERING PROPER DISPOSAL
    REQUIREMENTS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: NOT A DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL
    (UNITED STATES). IDENTIFICATION: ANOT APPLICABLE (PIN AND PG).
    SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR TRANSPORT: NOT APPLICABLE.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MFR MSDS.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA: ON THE TSCA LIST. SODIUM
    BICARBONATE. OTHER REGULATIONS: OSHA:  HAZARDOUS BY DEFINITION OF
    HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION STANDARD (29 CFR 1910.1200).
State Regulatory Information:WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL
    KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER. CHEMICAL
    INGREDIENT(S) REQUIRING THIS WARNING: NONE. WARNING: THIS PRODUCT
    CONTAINS  A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE  STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
    BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. CHEMICAL INGREDIENT(S)
    REQUIRING THIS WARNING: NONE. CALIFORNIA PROP 65: NOT LISTED.

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