Product ID:O-A-451,AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, TECHNICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-817-9929
MSDS Number: BFQSK

U.S.STEEL CORPORATION-USS AGRI-CHEMICALS DIVISION

233 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30301
US

Emergency Phone: NONE

Cage: MO034

USX CORP USS AGRI-CHEMICALS DIVISION

1685 ATLANTA, GA 30301 US

Cage: 92792

AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1336-21-6

RTECS: BQ9625000

Fraction By Weight: 29.4%

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 70.6%

Effects of Overexposure:EXERTS VARYING DEGREES OF IRRITATION;MAY
DESTRUCT TISSUE OF SKIN,EYES,MUCOUS MEMBRANE,GI & REP.MUCOS

First Aid:REMOVE TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA IMMEDIATELY.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING,FLUSH EXPOSED BODY AREAS W/COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF
WATER.ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION & OXYGEN MAY BE ADMINISTERED.OBTAIN
MEDICAL ASSISTA NCE AS REQUIRED.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1204F
Lower Limits:20.5
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:STOP RELEASE OF GAS,USE WATER TO COOL
CONTAINERS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OIL OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES MAY INCREASE
FIRE HAZARD

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR OR CONTACT WITH
EYES,SKIN,CLOTHING

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CONTAINERS AWAY FROM HEAT,DO NOT
PRESSURIZE DRUMS OR CARBOYS.HAZARDOUS REACTIONS W/INORGANIC ACIDS
IMMEDIATELY BOIL & ARE DANGEROUS.
Other Precautions:AVOID UNCONTROLLED MIXING WITH HALOGENS OR
ACIDS.AVOID USE OF PIPE,VALVES & FITTINGS OF COPPER,COPPER
ALLOYS,GALVANIZED COATING.STORE IN A COOL,DRY AREA.WEAR RUBBER
GLOVES,FACE SHIELD,& MASK.

Respiratory Protection:AMMONIA GAS MASKS FOR NH*3 GAS CONCENTRATION <
3%,SUPP.AIR FOR >3%.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL IS RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE WASH IN AREAS OF
POTENTIAL EXPOSURE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
ITEM IS TYPE I OF FED. SPECIFICATION O-A-451(IS 29.4% SOLUTION OF NH*3
GAS IN WATER),AMMEND.#1.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=29.8C, 85.5F
Vapor Pres:2.3
Spec Gravity:0.8974
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT
Percent Volatiles by Volume:29.4

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
Stability Condition to Avoid:APPLICATION OF HEAT(RELEASE NH*3 GAS).

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS QUANTITIES OF WATER.CHECK
WITH LOCAL,STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES AS MAY BE
NECESSARY.

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