VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC -- SODIUM BICARBONATE  -- 6810-00-290-5574
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BICARBONATE
MSDS Date:07/21/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-290-5574
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC
Address:6100 CARILLON PT
City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033
Country:US
Info Phone Num:206-889-3712
Emergency Phone Num:206-889-3400
CAGE:0STM5
=== 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:GREEN & GREEN CORP
CAGE:0X6N2
Company Name:VOPAK USA INC
Address:6100 CARILLON POINT
Box:City:KIRKLAND
State:WA
ZIP:98033-7357
Country:US
Phone:425-889-3400/425-889-3617
CAGE:0STM5

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

Ingred Name:SEE PART NUMBER INDICATOR X FOR THE OTHER COMPONENT OF THIS
    MIXTURE. NSN= 6810-00-264-6589.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT): 4300 MG/KG (20% SLURRY)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE*PRODUCT IS A GENERALLY
    RECOGNIZED AS SAFE FOOD INGREDIENT. NO SIGNIFICANT TOXICITY IS
    EXPECTED. MAY BE IRRITATING TO SKIN AND EYES.  
    CHRONIC*ADMINISTRATION OF LARGE DOSES TO PATIENTS WITH RENAL 
    INSUFFICIENCY CAN PRODUCE SYSTEMIC ALKALOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY NTP, IARC,
    OR OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN CONTACT:MILD IRRITATION.  INHALED:NO
    DATA AVAILABLE(HMIS:POSSIBLE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION) 
    INGESTION:PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.(SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
    MFR.

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

First Aid:IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, SEE A DOCTOR.  EYE:FLUSH
    W/WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. IF DISCOMFORT OCCURS & PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGESTED :DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK WATER TODILUTE & GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ADVICE BY PHONE.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Lower Limits:NOT APPLIC.
Upper Limits:NOT APPLIC.
Extinguishing Media:ALL
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE FOR SALVAGE OR
    DISPOSAL. WASH AWAY THE RESIDUE WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREAS AWAY FROM CHEMICALS THAT MAY CONTAMINATE PRODUCT. MINIMIZE
    DUST GENERATION. USE PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR DUST
Other Precautions:CARBON DIOXIDE GAS MAY FORM IN CONFINED SPACES IF
    PRODUCT CONTACTS ACID. DO NOT ENTER CONFINED SPACES UNTIL
    ATMOSPHERE HAS BEEN DERTIMINED TO BE SAFE. CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR
    OXYGEN SUFFICIENCY.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR IF
    EXCESSIVE VISIBLE DUST LEVELS ARE EXPECTED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL ROOM DILUTION OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION WHEN
    EXCESSIVE DUST IS EXPECTED IN THE WORK ENVIRONMENT.
Protective Gloves:GENERAL PURPOSE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL COVER CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR: ?	HMIS:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
    PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING
    OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Vapor Pres:NIL
Spec Gravity:2.20
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:"NOT APPLICABLE"
Solubility in Water:9%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, GRANULAR SOLID, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NIL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH ACIDS TO RELEASE CARBON DIOXIDE GAS AND HEAT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH ACIDS EXCEPT UNDER CONTROLLED
    CONDITIONS. CO2 GAS CAN FORM IN CONFINED SPACES/TANKS WHEN
    NEUTRALIZED W/ACID
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:IF MATERIAL CANNOT BE SALVAGED, THE PREFERRED
    METHOD OF DISPOSAL IS IN A SECURED LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. EMPTY
    CONTAINERS MAY BE INCIN ERATED OR DISCARDED AS GENERAL TRASH.

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