Product ID:AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/24/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F002812
MSDS Number: BBLTJ

GEORGIA GULF CORP

400 PERIMETER CENTER TER SUITE 595
ATLANTA, GA 30348-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 302-836-2100/404-395-4585

Info Phone: 302-836-2100/404-395-4585

Preparer: G.J. KOCH

Cage: 49960

GEORGIA GULF CORPORATION

105197 ATLANTA, GA 30348 US

Telephone: 504-685-2500/770-395-4500 GOOD#

Cage: 49960

AMMONIA, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE-ANHYDROUS, ANHYDROUS AMMONIA

CAS: 7664-41-7

RTECS: BO0875000

Fraction By Weight: 99.5%

OSHA PEL 35 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 17 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 350 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: SEVERE CAUSTIC BURNS. EYES:
SEVERE CAUSTIC BURNS & DAMAGE, IRRITATION, TEMPORARY BLINDNESS.
INHALATION: SERIOUS RESPIRATORY INJURY, COLLAPSE & IRRITATION,
ULCERATED NASAL SEPTUM, CONJUNCTIVA IRR ITATION, CHANGE IN
TRACHEA/BRONCHI. DEATH MAY RESULT FROM OVEREXPOSURE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE CAUSTIC BURNS OF THE SKIN, EYES, MOUTH &
ESOPHAGUS, IRRITATION, COMA, CONVULSIONS, BREATHING DIFFICULTY,
BLISTERING

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY
OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE &/SUPPORT
BREATHING IF REQUIRED. KEEP WARM & AT REST. ADMINISTER OXYGEN.
EYES: WASH IMMED IATELY W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, LIFTING LIDS
OCCASIONALLY. SKIN: IMMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:STOP FLOW GAS, WATER SPRAY/FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:IF GAS LEAKAGE, EVACUATE AREA. USE WATER TO
KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. WEAR SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE IN
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE & FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
EXPOSED TO HEAT/FLAME. VIOLENT RUPTURE CAN OCCUR IF RELIEF VALVES
FAIL.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE, ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCE,
VENTILATE. ADJUST LEAKAGE TO DISCHARGE GAS, NOT LIQUID AMMONIA. IF
GAS, STOP FLOW. IF SOURCE IS CYLINDER & CAN'T BE STOPPED, REMOVE TO
OPEN AIR TO REPAIR/EMPTY. SE E SUPPLEMENTAL DATA.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CYLINDER/TANKS IN A COOL, WELL
VENTILATED, FIREPROOF LOCATION, AWAY FROM OXIDIZING AGENTS,
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS & SOURCES OF HEAT/IGNITION.
Other Precautions:SPECIAL EXTERNAL STORAGE, OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT, IS
PREFERRED. DON'T ALLOW WORKERS HANDLING AMMONIA TO WEAR CONTACT
LENSES. PREPLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR
WORKERS. PROVIDE TRAINI NG FOR WORKIERS ON SAFE HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:USE ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA/SUPPLIED-AIR
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV. MECHANICAL (GENERAL)
RECOMMENDED. IN BUILDINGS USE EXPLOSION-PROOF ELECTRICAL SERVICES.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER SUIT, BOOTS, APRON, FACE SHIELDS
(EIGHT-INCH MINIMUM)
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. THAW
FROZEN CLOTHING BEFORE REMOVAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROCEDURE: GAS MAY BE DISCHARGED INTO COLD WATER FOR COLLECTION.
DON'T DIRECTLY DISCHARGE SOLUTION TO SEWERS/WATERWAYS. IF LIQUID,
ALLOW TO VAPORIZE. DON'T NEUTRALIZE W/ACID. NOTE: AN OPEN BOTTL E
OF CONCENTRATED HYDROCHLORIC ACID CANBE USED TO DETECT SMALL LEAK
SOURCES. APPEARANCE: CAN BE LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-28F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F
Vapor Pres:4800
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.62
pH:11.7
Solubility in Water:51G/100G
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS W/PENETRATING, EXTREMELY PUNGENT,
SUFFOCATING ODOR (SEE SUPP DATA
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100/WT

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, CALCIUM, HYPOCHLORITE BLEACHES, GOLD, MERCURY,
SILVER, HALOGENS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SOURCES OF HEAT, FLAME, ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES .
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

Waste Disposal Methods:LIMITED AMOUNTS OF AMMONIA GAS MAY BE RELEASED
TO THE ATMOSPHERE UNDER APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS. LIMITED AMOUNTS OF
AMMONIA SOLUTION CAN BE HIGHLY DILUTED W/WATER FOR DISCHARGE.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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