Effervescent Potassium Tablet* MSDS for active ingredient of Potassium Bicarbonate Essentially Similar to U.S. Dept. of Labor Form No. LSB-OOS-4 =================================================== SECTION I IDENTIFICATION =================================================== NAME: POTASSIUM BICARBONATE TABLET EFFERVESCENT EMERGENCY TEL. NOS. HEICO: 717/476-0353 CHEMICAL NAME: Potassium Bicarbonate CHEMTREC: 800/424-9300 SYNONYMS: Potassium acid carbonate FORMULA: HKCO3 CHEMICAL FAMILY: MOLECULAR WT: 100.11 =================================================== SECTION II HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS =================================================== MATERIAL % TOXICITY DATE TLV (units) MATERIAL % TOXICITY DATE TLV (units) No applicable information           =================================================== SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA =================================================== BOILING POINT____mmHg No applicable information SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.17 VAPOR PRESSURE @ ______ No applicable information PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) No applicable information VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1) No applicable information EVAPORATION RATE (___________ = 1) No applicable information SOLUBILITY IN WATER No applicable information     APPEARANCE Colorless trans parent crystals white granules ODOR Odorless =================================================== SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA =================================================== FLASH POINT (Method used) Non-Flammable FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR % BY VOLUME LFL UFL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or foam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None =================================================== SECTION V REACTIVITY DATA =================================================== STABILITY UNSTABLE   CONDITIONS TO AVOID STABLE X   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCOMPATABILITY (Materials to avoid) None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION MAY OCCUR   CONDITIONS TO AVOID WILL NOT OCCUR X   =================================================== SECTION VI HEALTH HAZARD DATA =================================================== EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: None ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EYE CONTACT: Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SKIN CONTACT: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If rash occurs, seek medical attention. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INHALATION: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INGESTION: Get medical attention. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =================================================== SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES =================================================== STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Shovel into suitable container for disposal and wash residue thoroughly with water. Follow all Federal, State and local rules and regulations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Follow all local,State and Federal regulations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =================================================== SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION =================================================== RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify type): None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENTILATION LOCAL EXHAUST None SPECIAL MECHANICAL (General) OTHER PROTECTIVE GLOVES X EYE PROTECTION Safety glasses --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT =================================================== SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS =================================================== PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Store in cool, dry area. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN DISPOSING OF SHIPPING CONTAINERS: None --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER PRECAUTIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ===================================================