J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC -- SODIUM BICARBONATE  -- 6810-00-297-0092
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM BICARBONATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-297-0092
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105-8656
Country:US
Info Phone Num:215-432-4455
Emergency Phone Num:215-432-4455
Preparer's Name:I. HADJILOUKAS
CAGE:74381
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.L. HOFFMAN CO. INC
Address:414 NORTH FULTON STREET
Box:8656
City:ALLENTOWN
State:PA
ZIP:18105
Phone:215-432-4455
CAGE:74381

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM BICARBONATE
CAS:144-55-8
RTECS #:VZ0950000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:NONE
ACGIH TLV:NONE

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HUMAN SKIN: 30 MG/3 DAYS INTERMITTENT:
    MILD IRRITATION. INGESTION: LARGE DOSES HAVE PRODUCED SYSTEMIC
    ALKALOSIS AND EDEMA.

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

First Aid:SKIN - EYES - FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. INGESTION
    - SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY IF OVERDOSE HAS BEEN TAKEN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EXTREMELY LARGE QUANTITIES MAY GENERATE CO2,
    MAKING NECESSARY THE USE OF A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP INTO GENERAL TRASH OR FLUSH INTO
    SEWER SYSTEM.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR ACIDS.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK REQUIRED IF TOTAL DUST LEVELS EXCEED
    15 MG/M3.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST - KEEP DUST LEVELS BELOW 10 MG/M3.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.20
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER, NO ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS WITH ACIDS TO FORM SALT, WATER AND CARBON DIOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE 228F.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ENVIRONMENTALLY INNOCUOUS - DISCARD INTO GENERAL
    TRASH.

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