Material Safety Data Sheet
Product Name	Sodium Bicarbonate Refined BP
Supplier	Soap Basics 23 Soutbrook Road Melksham Wiltshire SN12 8DS UK Tel: 01225 899286
Composition/Ingredients Information	Sodium Bicarbonate BP Grade Contains >99.5% refined sodium bicarbonate, manufactured by a continuous process. Cas No: 144-55-8 EINECS No: 205-633-8
Hazard Identification	Not classed as hazardous.
First Aid Measures	Skin contact: Wash skin with water. Eye Contact: Immediately flood the eye with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eye open. Obtain medical attention if soreness or redness persists. Inhalation: Remove from exposure. Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Have victim drink 240-300ml of water to dilute stomach contents.
Fire-Fighting Measures	Extinguishing media: Select extinguishing agent appropriate to other materials involved. Keep containers and surroundings cool with water spray. Unusual fire/explosion hazards: Hazardous combustion products: Carbon Dioxide. Hazardous thermal decomposition products: This product may give rise to hazardous fumes in a fire. Reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide. Special fire fighting procedures: Fire fighters should wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and full turnout gear.
Accidental Release Measures	Personal precautions: Wear appropriate protective clothing and respiratory protection. Spillage: Drench spillage with water and wash to drain, diluting greatly with water. Advise authorities if spillage has entered water course or sewer or has contaminated soil or vegetation.
Handling and Storage	Storage: Store the product in cool, dry, well ventilated surroundings, well away from sources of ignition. Handling: Use in a well ventilated area.
Exposure Control/Personal Protection	Exposure limits: Not available Wear suitable clothing to protect skin. Respiratory protection: Use a dust respirator. Hand protection: Rubber gloves. Eye protection: Dust-tight goggles.
Physical and Chemical Properties	Appearance: Powder Colour: White Odour: Odourless Solubility: 9% w/w @ 25 deg C. Flash point: Not available pH value: Alkaline
Stability/Reactivity	Stability: The product is stable. Materials to avoid: Acids. Sodium alloy. Hazardous decomposition products: Reacts with acids to produce Carbon Dioxide.
Toxicological Information	Not animal tested.
Ecological Information	This product is rated as non-harmful to aquatic species.
Disposal Considerations	Dispose of in accordance with local or national regulations.
Transport Information	Not classed as hazardous for transportation.
Regulatory Information	Not classified according to EU regulations.
Other Information	The information in this safety sheet is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate, but any recommendations or suggestions that made be made are without guarantee, since the condition of use are beyond the control of Soap Basics. Observance of existing laws and requirements rests with the user of this product.