Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

KMC SODIUM BICARBONATE

STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE

Not considered a hazardous substance according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200.

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Manufacture of many sodium salts; source of carbon dioxide; component of dry powder fire
extinguishers, and also Soda- Acid extinguishers. Food additive 500; ingredient of baking
powder, effervescent salines and beverages. A mild alkali, used medicinally in low doses
in antacid mixes. Also available as an intravenous infusion. Available as Technical, Pure,
Food and BP grades.

SYNONYMS

"Kota Minerals and Chemicals", "Na-H-CO3 C-H-O3.Na", "baking soda bicarbonate of soda
carbonic acid, monosodium salt"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

None

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  The material may be mildly discomforting.  if swallowed in large quantity.  but is.  regarded as.  practically non-harmful.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  The dust may produce eye discomfort causing smarting, pain and redness.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  The dust is.  mildly.  discomforting.  to the skin.  from repeated exposures over long periods.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  The dust is.  discomforting.  to the upper respiratory tract.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by.  inhalation of generated dust.  and.  skin contact/eye contact.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.