Sodium Bicarbonate
Safety Data Sheet
According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations
Revision Date: 03/12/2015
Date of issue: 03/12/2015
Supersedes Date: 03/09/2012
Product Name: Sodium Bicarbonate
Food Ingredient, Pharmaceutical, Household and Personal Care Product, Water Treatment, General Industrial Use.
Name, Address, and Telephone of the Responsible Party
Company
Church & Dwight
500 Charles Ewing Blvd
Ewing Township, NJ 08628
T 1-800-524-1328
www.churchdwight.com
For Medical Emergency: 1-888-234-1828, For Chemical Emergency: 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Product Identifier
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifier
Intended Use of the Product
Emergency Telephone Number
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The consumer variant of this product is labeled in accordance with regulations administered by the Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The use pattern and exposure in the workplace are generally not
consistent with those experienced by consumers. The requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration applicable
to this SDS differ from the labeling requirements of the CPSC and FDA, and as a result, this SDS may contain additional health hazard
information not pertinent to consumer use and not found on the product label.
Classification of the Substance or Mixture
Classification (GHS-US) Not classified
Label Elements
GHS-US Labeling No labeling applicable
Other Hazards Exposure may aggravate those with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions. Prolonged contact with dust can
produce mechanical irritation.
Unknown Acute Toxicity (GHS-US) Not available
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of First Aid Measures
General: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.
Inhalation: When symptoms occur: go into open air and ventilate suspected area.
Skin Contact: Brush off loose particles from skin. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Obtain medical attention if irritation
develops or persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue
rinsing. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Safety Data Sheet
According To Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules And Regulations
General: None expected under normal conditions of use.
Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: Skin contact with large amounts of dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Eye Contact: Contact may cause irritation due to mechanical abrasion.
Ingestion: Large doses may produce systemic alkalosis and expansion in extracellular fluid volume with edema.
Chronic Symptoms: None expected under normal conditions of use.
If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention.
Precautionary Measures Fire: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to be safe.
Firefighting Instructions: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire.
Protection During Firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Sodium oxides.
Reference to Other Sections
Refer to section 9 for flammability properties.
General Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not breathe dust or fumes. Avoid skin
and eye contact.
Protective Equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE).
Emergency Procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
Protective Equipment: Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area.
For Containment: Contain and collect as any solid.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Clean up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Avoid generation of dust during clean-up of spills.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Contact competent authorities after a spill.
See heading 8, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection.
Additional Hazards When Processed: When heated, material emits irritating fumes.
Hygiene Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands and other exposed areas
with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking and again when leaving work.
Storage Conditions: Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use.
Incompatible Materials: Acids. Water. Lime.
Storage Temperature: < 65 °C (150 °F)
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: For surrounding fire: Use of heavy stream of water may spread fire.
Fire Hazard: NOT FLAMMABLE . Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.
Explosion Hazard: Product is not explosive.
Reactivity: Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal conditions.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if a large amount is swallowed.
Most Important Symptoms and Effects Both Acute and Delayed
Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media
Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Advice for Firefighters
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
For Non-Emergency Personnel
For Emergency Personnel
Environmental Precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Avoid release to the environment.
Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
Reference to Other Sections
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities