MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION & COMPANY.

Product name: Sodium Bicarbonate

Product Code: CU00000761

Supplier: Essential Oils Direct Po Box 161 Oldham OL2 6FA

Emergency Tel No:  0161 633 3952 Emergency Contact:  Mr. David Freer.

Full MSDS library can be found at http://www.essentialoilsdirect.co.uk/msds  

2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS.

Definition/Botanical Origin: Single substance having the chemical formula NaHCO₃

H-No: CAS No: 144-55-8 Status: synthetic          Additives: none  

CTFA monograph ID: 2811  Application: Effervescent salts, cleaning preparations

Chemical class: Inorganic salt  EINECS: 205-633-8 

INCI name:  Sodium Bicarbonate 

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Product is low hazard. Observe good housekeeping procedures. 

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES:

Inhalation:  Remove from exposure site to fresh air. Keep at rest. Obtain medical attention.

Eye contact:  Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 mins. Contact a doctor if symptoms persist.

Skin contact:  Remove contaminated clothes. Wash thoroughly with soap & water, flush with plenty of water. If irritation persists, seek medical advice.

Ingestion:  Rinse mouth out with water. Seek medical advice immediately.

Other:  When assessing action take Risk & Safety Phrases into account (Section 15)

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES.

Extinguishing media Use CO₂, Dry Powder or Foam type Extinguishers, spraying recommended: extinguishing media to base of flames.

Special measures:  Non-combustible

Extinguishing procedures:  Closed containers may build up pressure when exposed to heat and should be cooled with water spray. CO₂ produced in fire conditions. 
 
 
 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES.                    

Personal precautions:  Avoid inhalation & direct contact with skin & eyes. Use dust mask type P1 in case of dust clouds/fog/fumes. Use individual protective equipment (safety glasses, waterproof-boots, suitable protective clothing) in case of major spillages.

Environment precautions:  Keep away from drains, soils, surface & groundwaters.      

Cleaning up methods  Remove all potential ignition sources. Contain spilled material. Cover for spillages: with an inert or non-combustible inorganic absorbent material, sweep up and remove to an approved disposal container. Observe state, federal & local disposal regulations. 

7. HANDLING & STORAGE.

Precautions in handling:  Apply good manufacturing practice & industrial hygiene practices, ensuring proper ventilation. Observe good personal hygiene, and do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling.

Storage conditions:  Store as food grade product, away from acids.

Fire protection:  Non-combustible 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION.

Respiratory protection:  Avoid breathing product vapour. Apply local ventilation where possible.

Ventilation:  Ensure good ventilation of working area.

Hand protection:  Use protective gloves for frequent or prolonged operations.

Eye protection:  Use safety glasses.

Work/Hygiene practices:  Wash hands with soap & water after handling. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES.

Colour:  White

Appearance:  Crystalline powder

Odour:  None

Flash-point °C:  n/a.  

Solubility@25°C: 9% w/w

pH (@5% concentration): 8.6 typical

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY.

Reactivity:  It presents no significant reactivity hazards, by itself or in contact with water. Avoid contact with strong acids, alkali or oxidising agents.

Decomposition:  Decomposes to form Carbon Dioxide on heating 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Oral LD50, rat  >4.2g/kg (literature value)

Skin irritation: human 30mg/3days - mild

Eye irritation: rabbit 100 mg/3days - mild

May cause slight irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory system.

Ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea & vomiting. No chronic effects observed. 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION.

Biodegradability:  Data not available

Precautions:  Product is rated as non-hazardous to aquatic species 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Into landfill using approved waste disposal operative.  

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS.

Road (ADR/RID):  n/a

Air (IATA/ICAO):  n/a

Sea (IMDG):  n/a

CHIP:  See section 15  

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION.

Hazards:   Not regulated for supply.

Symbols:  n/a

Risk Phrases:  n/a

Safety Phrases:    n/a 

16. OTHER INFORMATION. 

PACKAGING:

            Type                                Suitability

SHELF-LIFE

Min 12 months when stored within advised conditions. 

Q.C. REQUIREMENTS.

In-line with general product specification. Always satisfy suitability for specific application.

Retest after 6 months. 

The data provided in this material safety data sheet is meant to represent typical data/analysis for this product and is correct to the best of our knowledge. The data was obtained from current and reliable sources, but is supplied without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding its’ correctness or accuracy. It is the user's responsibility to determine safe conditions for the use of this product, and to assume liability for loss, injury, damage or expense arising from improper use of this product. The information provided does not constitute a contract to supply to any specification, or for any given application, and buyers should seek to verify their requirements and product use.