FISHER SCIENTIFIC,CHEMICAL DIVISION -- POTASSIUM BICARBONATE  -- 6505-00N010162
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
MSDS Date:04/27/1986
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N010162
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC,CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
Preparer's Name:GASTON L PILLORI
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM BICARBONATE
CAS:298-14-6
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:N/K 
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K 
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTASSIUM BICARBONATE IS CONSIDERED
    RELATIVELY NON-TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:N/K.SKIN:NONE KNOWN IN
    HUMANS.INGESTION:SUBSTANCE HAS A LOW LEVEL OF TOXICITY AND IS
    CONSIDERED HARMLESS UPON INGESTION.INHALATION:N/K.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K 

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

First Aid:EYES:WASH IMMED W/ LRG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MIN,LIFTING LIDS OCCASIONALLY.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
    CLOTHING/SHOES.WASH W/ SOAP & WATER FOR 10-20 MIN.GET MED ATTN IF
    NEEDED.INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE V OMITING.GET IMMEDIATE MED
    ATTN.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED,GIVE ARTIF RESP.KEEP AFFECTED PERSON WARM AND AT REST.GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:N/K 
Upper Limits:N/K 
Extinguishing Media:FOR LARGER FIRES,USE WATER SPRAY,FOG OR ALCOHOL
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .NO ACUTE HAZ.MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF
    POSS.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUST.KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:NONE
    HAZARDOUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS INDICATED.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K 

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT
    WITH THIS SUBSTANCE.
Other Precautions:WHERE THERE IS ANY POSSIBILITY THAT AN EMPLOYEE'S
    EYES MAY BE EXPOSED TO THIS SUBSTANCE,THE EMPLOYER SHALL PROVIDE AN
    EYE-WASH FOUNTAIN WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
    EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTILATION NECESSARY TO KEEP AIR
    CONCENTRATION BELOW LEVEL OF CONCERN .
Protective Gloves:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG .FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NOT REQUIRED.EYE-WASH
    SHOULD BE PROVIDED IN WORK AREA IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE OF EYE
    EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K 
Supplemental Safety and Health
MELTING POINT:212F,100C (DECOMPOSES).SOLVENT SOLUBILITY:POTASSIUM
    CARBONATE SOLUTION.PH:0.1 M SOLN 8.2.CNDTNS (STAB):MOISTURE
    ACCELERATES THE REACTION.PRODUCTS OF THIS REACTION ARE
    WATER,AMMONIA,CO*2, & VARIOUS SOLID SUBSTANCES.IN A FIRE
    EXTINGUISHER THE PRESSURE DEVELOPED WILL BLOW OUT THE VALVE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SEE SUPP
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Pres:N/K 
Vapor Density:N/K 
Spec Gravity:2.17 (WATER=1)
pH:SUP DA
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N/K 
Solubility in Water:22.4 G/100 CC
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS,COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
N/K 
Stability Condition to Avoid:A SELF-PROPAGATING REACTION OCCURS WHEN
    MIXED WITH MONOAMMONIUM PHOSPHATE DRY CHEM EXTINGUISHING AGENT.(SEE
    SUPP DATA)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE HAZARDOUS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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