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MSDS NUMBER: MSDS-980 ISSUE DATE: 10/30/07 PAGE 1 OF 4
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Information Phone:
1-800-631-5591
PO TASSIUM BICARBONATE
and Medical Emergency Phone:
TREATED POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (FLOW K鈩?) 1-888-234-1828
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
White crystalline powder
No odor
Not a fire hazard
No significant health or environmental effects associated with this
material.
HMIS Rating
Health 1
Fire 0
Reactivity 0
Potential Health Effects
EYE: May cause mild irritation upon prolonged exposure.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause mild irritation upon prolonged contact. Prolonged exposure with abraded skin
may cause irreversible damage.
INGESTION: Slightly toxic on ingestion. Ingestion of small amounts is not likely to cause injury. Ingestion
of larger amounts may cause abdominal discomfort or injury.
INHALATION: Dust may cause mild irritation to respiratory tract.
SUBCHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY: None known. Not listed as a carcinogen or potential
carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH.
3. C OMP OSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Ingredient (% by Weight) CAS Number
Potassium Bicarbonate 99 - 100% 298-14-6
This MSDS is being offered for information purposes. Potassium bicarbonate is not hazardous under OSHA
Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200. Contains no hazardous ingredients at 1% or more (0.1% for carcinogens) as
listed or defined in 29 CFR 1910.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with a directed stream of water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids
apart to insure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissues. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS GET MEDICAL
AT TEN TION IMMEDIATELY.
SKIN: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. IF IRRITA TION OCCURS GET MEDICAL AT TENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
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INHALATION: If symptoms develop, get person out of contaminated area to fresh air.
INGESTION: If over exposure occurs, do not induce vomiting. If the patient is conscious and can swallow,
give water to drink. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Large doses may produce systemic alkalosis and expansion in extracellular fluid
volume with edema.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES FLAMMABLE
LIMITS
FLASHPOINT: Not combustible LFL: Not combustible
METHOD USED: Not applicable UFL: Not combustible
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Non-combustible material. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding
fire.
FIRE-FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Carbon Dioxide may be generated making necessary the use of
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective equipment (Bunker Gear). Carbon Dioxide is
an asphyxiant at levels over 5% w/w. Potassium Oxide, another decomposition product existing at
temperatures above 850掳C is a respiratory, eye and skin irritant. Avoid inhalation, eye and skin contact
with Potassium Oxide dusts.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None known
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Scoop and sweep up all spilled product and other contaminated materials and place in marked disposal
containers. If possible, clean up the spill area on a dry basis and then flush with plenty of water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in cool, dry areas and away from incompatible substances. Potassium Bicarbonate reacts with acids to yield
carbon dioxide gas, which can accumulate in confined spaces. Do not enter confined spaces until they have been
well ventilated and carbon dioxide and oxygen levels have been determined to be safe.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH/MSHA approved dust respirator, following manufacturer's
recommendations, should be used as a precautionary measure if total dust level exceeds 10 mg/m3 .
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: General purpose gloves such as cotton for handling dry product. Impervious gloves
such as neoprene when working with solutions.
EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses with side shields. Do not wear contact lenses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Full cover clothing. Apron where splashing may
occur when working with solutions. Eye wash facility should be in close proximity.
PROTECTIVE WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: No special requirements.
EXPOSURE LIMITS: PEL = Not established TLV = Not established
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: White crystalline powder
ODOR: None.
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PHYSICAL STATE: Solid
pH (1% SOLN. w/v): 8.2
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOR DENSITY: Not available
BOILING POINT @ 760mm Hg: Not applicable
FREEZING/MELTING POINT: Decomposes between 100掳-120掳C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER % by W T: 22% @ 20掳C
BULK DENSITY: 62 卤 2 Lb./Ft 3
% VOLATILE: Not volatile
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS: Not applicable
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 100.11
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Under normal conditions, this material is stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Temperatures above 100掳C.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS: Reacts with acids to form salt, water and carbon
dioxide.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Yield about 1% per hour potassium carbonate when
temperature is raised to 88掳C(190掳F). Dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Heating
above 100掳C may cause dangerous levels of carbon dioxide gas to be present in the atmosphere.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Material is not known to polymerize.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EYE EFFECTS: May cause mild irritation upon prolonged exposure. MMTS (UNW) = 9.7 after 24 hours
(minimally irritating).
SKIN EFFECTS: May cause mild irritation upon prolonged exposure. PDII = 0.2. Not toxic dermally,
LD 50 (rabbit) > 2000 mg/kg. Not a skin sensitizer.
ACUTE ORAL EFFECTS: LD 50 (rat) = 2825 mg/kg.
INHALATION: LC50 (rat) > 4.8 mg/l.
12. ECOTOXICOLOGY
AQUATIC TOXICITY: Daphnids: EC50 = 1200 mg/l
Bluegill: LC50 = 1500 mg/l
Rainbow Trout: LC50 = 1300 mg/l
PERSISTENCE: This material is not expected to persist in the environment.
BIOACCUMULATION: This material is not expected to bioaccumulate.
13. DISPOSAL C ONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of spilled or waste product and other contaminated material by submitting to a waste disposal firm
for disposal in compliance with all government regulations.
14. TRANSP ORTATION INFORMATION
D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None
OSHA: Not hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200
RCRA: Not a hazardous material by listing or characteristic
SARA TITLE III:
Section 302, Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
Section 311/312, Hazardous Categories: Non-hazardous
Section 313, Toxic Chemicals: None
This material is reported in the EPA TSCA Inventory List and the Canadian DSL.
EUROPEAN INVENTORY NUMBER (EINECS): 206-059-0
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SUPERSEDES DATE: 12/03/02 REASON FOR REVISION: ANSI 2007
Update
For additional non-emergency health, safety and environmental information telephone 609.279.7705 or
write to:
Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
R & D Technical Regulatory Affairs
469 North Harrison Street
Princeton, New Jersey 08543
This Product Safety Data Sheet is offered solely for your information, consideration and investigation. Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
provides no warranties, either express or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of data contained
herein. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. urges persons receiving this information to make their own determination as to the information
suitability for their particular application.
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