BJCNM - ANHYDROUS AMMONIA BULK

  • MSDS: BJCNM
  • Manufacturer: ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Product Name: ANHYDROUS AMMONIA BULK
  • National Stock Number: 6830-00F012454
Product Identification

Product ID:ANHYDROUS AMMONIA BULK
MSDS Date:05/31/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00F012454
MSDS Number: BJCNM

Responsible Party
ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
COLUMBUS, OH 43216

Emergency Phone: (606) 324-1133

Info Phone: (606) 324-1133

Cage: 5A188

Contractor
ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
DUBLIN, OH 43017 US

Telephone: 614-889-4505

Cage: 5A188

Ingredients

AMMONIA (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-41-7

RTECS: BO0875000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM/35 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/L
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SEVERE DAMAGE. SKIN: IRRITATION,
DERMATITIS, BURNS, & FROSTBITE. INHALATION: DAMAGE TO NASAL &
RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. INGESTION: SEVERE DAMAGE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: SEVERE DAMAGE. SKIN: IRRITATION,
DERMATITIS, BURNS, & FROSTBITE. INHALATION: DAMAGE TO NASAL &
RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. INGESTION: SEVERE DAMAGE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. LIFTING
UPPER/LOWER LIDS. GET MED ATTN. SKIN FLUSH AREA W/WATER 15 MIN.,
GET MED ATTN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION: DON'T USE
CHEMICAL ANTI DOTE. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING
IS DIFFICULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION, KEEP
PERSON WARM, QUIET & GET MED ATTN IF BREATHING STOPS.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FAMMABLE
Lower Limits:16.0%
Upper Limits:25.0%
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINER COOL UNTIL FIRE IS OUT. NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING
TORCH ON OR NEAR DRUM. PRODUCT CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ALLOW TO AVAPORATE. VENTILATE AREA. EVACUATE
AREA. LARGE SPILL: PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE CONTROL & REPAIR OF THE
LEAK SHOULD HAVE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT & PROPER TRAINING.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIALS MAY BE
HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED, SINCE CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES
(VAPOR, LIQUID, &/OR SOLID).
Other Precautions:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:PRODUCT >TLV IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED IN ABSENCE OF PROPER
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL. ENGINEERING OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS
SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EX POSURE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILTATION TO
KEEP Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:GOGGLES,FACE SHIELD, SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
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Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-28.00F
Vapor Pres:7600
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.771
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(METHANOL = 1): 80.OO
Appearance and Odor:GAS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COPPER, METALLIC MERCURY, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC MATERIALS, NITROGEN COMPOUNDS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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