Material Safety Data Sheet

SODIUM BICARBONATE

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCES/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY UNDERTAKING

Product Name SODIUM BICARBONATE

Application Calcium remover

Supplier Ava S.p.A.

via Salaria 1313/C
00138 ROMA
Italy

Emergency telephone number Off.: +39 06 885611324; +39 06 885611326; +39 06 885611373
Mob.: +39 3355897280; +39 3355234619; +39 3355710385

Telefax +39-06-8889363

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical description Sodium Bicarbonate

Hazardous Impurities This product doesn't contain relevant concentrations of compounds

classified as hazardous according to EC regulation.

EINECS-No.

CAS-No. 144-55-8

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Inhalation May cause mucosal irritation. Do not breathe dust

Skin contact Can cause irritation with prolonged contact

Eye contact May cause mild irritation

Ingestion No adverse effect expected for small amounts

Human health hazards - Chronic No adverse effect expected

Environmental hazards No adverse effect expected

Physical and chemical hazards In contact with acids produces CO2

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation Remove to fresh air, treat symptomatically. Obtain medical attention

Skin contact Take off contaminated clothing.

Eye contact Gently irrigate with clean water. If irritation persists, obtain medical
attention

Ingestion Rinse mouth immediately and repeatedly with water. If necessary,

obtain medical attention

Other information

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media Not expected to burn

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Unsuitable extinguishing media None

Fire and explosion hazard None

Protective equipment

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Do not breathe dust

Environmental precautions No adverse effects expected

Methods for cleaning up Remove as much as possible with broom, scoop or vacuum. Wash with
water

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Avoid generating dust

Storage conditions Keep in dry place and away from acids

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering measures General ventilation is recommended

Exposure limits (ACGIH 2004) Nuisance dust.

TLV = 10 mg/m³

Personal protection equipment

Respiratory protection Respiratory protection normally not required. Avoid generating dust

Hand/skin protection Impervious gloves. Standard protective clothing

Eye protection Safety glasses

Hygiene measures Eye-wash fountain near-by.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Form Crystalline powder

Colour White

Odour None

Boiling point N/A

Melting point N/A

Flash point - (PMCC) None

Auto ignition N/A

Explosion limits N/A

Vapour pressure N/A

Relative density N/A

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Solubility in water (20°C) 96 g/l

pH (5% sol.) 8,2 – 8,6

Viscosity N/A

Bulk density 0,85 – 1,05 g/cc

Freezing point N/A

Pour point N/A

Abbreviations: N/A = Not Applicable - N/E = Not Evaluated
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability Stable. In contact with acids produces CO2

Conditions to avoid Temperature superior to 60° C

Materials to avoid Avoid contact with acids and strong oxidizers.

Hazardous decomposition products CO2

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity LD50 (oral rat) > 2 g/kg

Primary irritation skin/eye May cause slight irritation

Sensitization No data available. No adverse effects expected

Chronic toxicity data No adverse effects expected

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Persistency and degradation Not applicable

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Water soluble. No adverse effects expected

Ecotoxicological effects LC50/48 h (Dafnia magna) = 2350 mg/l

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Via authorized contractor

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Description Not regulated

UN Number N/A

Packing group N/A

ADR/RID

Class ADR 2003 Label: --

ADR 2003 Classif. Code: --
Hazard Identification
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EC Classification Not regulated

Hazard Symbol None

contains:

Risk Phrases

Safety Phrases Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes

16. OTHER INFORMATION

This material safety data sheet provides health and safety information. The product is to be used in applications consistent
with AVA technology. Individuals handling this product should be informed of the safety precautions and should have
access to this information.

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