Sodium hydrogencarbonate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

If inhaled:

- Move to fresh air.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician.

In case of eye contact:

- Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids.

- If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

In case of skin contact:

- Wash off with soap and water.

If swallowed:

- Rinse mouth with water.

- If symptoms persist, call a physician or Poison Control Centre immediately.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

- Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

- None.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical:

- Not combustible.

Special protective actions for fire-fighters:

- No special precautions required.

Accidental release measures

Advice for non-emergency personnel:

- Avoid dust formation.

Advice for emergency responders:

- Sweep up to prevent slipping hazard.

Environmental precautions:

- Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

- Prevent any mixture with an acid into the sewer/drain (gas formations).

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

- Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling:

- Ensure adequate ventilation.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

Storage:

- Store in original container.

- Keep in a dry place.

- Keep in properly labelled containers.

- Keep container closed.

- Keep away from Incompatible products.

Suitable packaging material:

- Paper + PE.

- Polyethylene

Unsuitable packaging material

- no data available

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

European Road/Rail (ADR/RID) not regulated

Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Sea (IMO/IMDG) not regulated

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Air (ICAO/IATA) not regulated

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Appropriate engineering controls:

- Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.

- Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

Respiratory protection:

- Use only respiratory protection that conforms to international/ national standards.

- Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141)

- Recommended Filter type: P2

Hand protection:

- Wear suitable gloves.

Eye protection:

- Goggles

Skin and body protection:

- No special protective equipment required.

Hygiene measures:

- When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

- Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

- Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Environmental exposure controls:

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity:

- Incompatible with acids.

- Decomposes slowly on exposure to water.

Chemical stability:

- Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

- none

Conditions to avoid:

- Exposure to moisture.

- To avoid thermal decomposition, do not overheat.

Materials to avoid:

- Acids

Hazardous decomposition products:

- none

Disposal considerations

Waste disposal methods:

- Contact waste disposal services.

- If recycling is not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations.

- Dilute with plenty of water.

- Neutralise with acid.

- In accordance with local and national regulations.

Contaminated packaging:

- Where possible recycling is preferred to disposal or incineration.

- Clean container with water.

- Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

- Must be incinerated in a suitable incineration plant holding a permit delivered by the competent authorities.