Teloon Chemicals - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

NOT Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe

Date of Issue : Jan 2000


1. IDENTIFICATION


General

Product Name : ESSECO DISACIDIFICANTE BIANCO

Other Names : POTASSIUM BICARBONATE; BAKING SODA POTASSIUM ACID CARBONATE

UN No. : N/A

Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated

Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated

Hazchem Code : N/A

Pack Group : 0

EPG : N/A

Poisons Schedule : N/A

Uses :

Baking powders, soft drinks, medicine (antacid), manufacture of pure potassium carbonate, fire-extinguishing agent, low-pH liquid detergents, laboratory reagent, food additive.

1.1 Physical Description / Properties

Appearance : White to cream odourless powder.

Formula : mixture

Boiling Point : N/A deg C

Melting Point : Decom deg C

Vapour Pressure : N/A

Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1)

Flash Point : N/A

pH : N/A ()

Solubility in water : Sol. g/l (25 deg C)

Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air)

Lower Explosion Limit : N/A

Upper Explosion Limit : N/A

1.2 Other Properties

Soluble in potassium carbonate solution. Insoluble in alcohol. Refractive index: 1.482. Decomposes between 100-120 deg C.

1.3 Ingredients

Chemical EntityCAS No.Proportions (%)
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE[ 298-24-6]95
POTASSIUM TARTRATE[ 921-53-9]5

2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION


2.1 Health Effects - Acute

Swallowed

No information available.

Eye

No information available.

Skin

No information available.

Inhaled

No information available.

2.2 Health Effects - Chronic

No information available.

2.3 First Aid

Swallowed

Seek medical attention.

Eye

Immediately wash effect eye(s) with clean water for at least 15 minutes. See a specialist.

Skin

Wash skin with water.

Inhaled

Remove to fresh air.

First Aid Facilities

Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.

2.5 Advice to Doctor

Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.

2.6 Toxicity Data

No information available.


3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE


3.1 Exposure Standards

None established.

3.2 Engineering Controls

Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations low.

3.3 Personal Protection

Wear protective goggles.

3.4 Flammability

Not flammable.


SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION


4.1 Storage / Transport

Store in a dry, cool, well ventilated place. Keep in original containers.

4.2 Packaging / Labelling

UN No. N/A

Class None Allocated

Sub Risk None Allocated

Hazchem Code N/A

Pack Group 0

EPG No. N/A

Shipping Name ESSECO DISACIDIFICANTE BIANCO

Hazard

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases

4.3 Spills and Disposal

Spills

Clean up personnel should wear protective goggles.

Collect spilled material into containers for later disposal. Wash down spill site after pickup complete with plenty of water.

Disposal

Dispose according to all local, state and federal regulations.

4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD

Fire / Explosion

Not flammable. Decomposes when exposed to fire conditions.

Extinguishing Media

Firefighters should wear full protective clothing including self contained breathing apparatus. Use extinguishing media suitable to surrounding fire conditions. Not flammable.


5 OTHER INFORMATION


Other Information

No information available.

5.1 Contact Points

OrganisationLocationTelephoneAsk For
Teloon Chemicals1908 CHINA LIFE INSURANCE TOWER, 26 RENMIN ROAD, DALIAN 116001, CHINA86-411-2819585Technical Officer
 
 

The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.