Product ID:AQUA AMMONIA
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-103-8371
MSDS Number: BHCKP

Emergency Phone: 502-585-3456 (312-674-8244)

Info Phone: 502-585-3456

Cage: 0BEC1

Telephone: 708-674-8244

Cage: 8H837

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 350 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AMMONIA GAS, WHICH IS READILY GIVEN
OFF AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF AMMONIA, IS SEVERLY IRRITATING TO THE
EYES. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURY AND ACTUAL LOSS OF
SIGHT. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVER E IRRITATION AND BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS!
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYE: WASH THOROUGHLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER OR 5% BORIC
ACID SOLUTION FOR 15. MIN. SPEED IS ESSENTIAL. SKIN: WASH
IMMEDIATELY W/ WATER. DO NOT APPLY OINTMENTS OR COVER BURNS WITH
DRESSING. INHALE: GET TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS,
APPLYARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGEST: DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF
NEUTRALIZING AGENTS SUCH AS DILUTE VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE, OJ. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1204F
Lower Limits:16%(AMMONIA)
Upper Limits:25%(AMMONIA)
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OF FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL TO MINIMIZE AMMONIA
VAPORIZATION. NOTIFY PERSONNED THAT MAY BE EXPOSED TO AMMONIA
VAPORS RESULTING FORM THE SPILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:SINCE AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE IS A FERTILIZER, IT MAY
PROMOTE EUTROPHICATION IN WATERWAYS. A LARGE SPILL INTO THE
ENVIRONMENT COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MAMMALIAN AND AQUATIC
SPECIES.

Respiratory Protection:IN AREAS OF HIGH AMMONIA CONCENTRATION,
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MUST BE USED. THIS EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE USED WHEN CONCENTRATION IS UNKNOWN OR EXPOSURE IS FOR
EXTENDED PERIOD.
Ventilation:VENTILATION NECESSARY TO MEET THE OSHA TLV MUST BE
PROVIDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GAUNTLET TYPE
Eye Protection:TIGHT FITTING VENTED GOGGLES OR SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. PROTECTIVE SUIT
AND BOOTS. GARMENTS WORN BENEATH OUTER CLOTHING SHOULD BE MADE OF
COTTON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TAKE ALL PRACTICAL MEASURES NECESSARY TO AVOID CONTACT WITH AQUA
AMMONIA. PERSONS SUBJECT TO AMMONIA EXPOSURE MUST NOT WEAR CONTACT
LENSES.

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=26.7C, 80.F
Vapor Pres:590
Vapor Density:.59
Spec Gravity:.88
Solubility in Water:100
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, PUNGENT LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:24.9

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SILVER, MERCURY, COPPER, ZINC CHLORIDE AND HYPOCHLORITES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HIGH TEMPERATURE DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:PREFERRED DISPOSAL IS REUSE IN A PROCESS.
ALTERNATIVELY, DISPOSAL IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SECURE LANDFILL WITH
PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS IS RECOMMENDED.

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