BBXZV - AMMONIUM SULFATE

  • MSDS: BBXZV
  • Manufacturer: MALLINCKRODT INC
  • Product Name: AMMONIUM SULFATE
  • National Stock Number: 6810-00F007460
Product Identification

Product ID:AMMONIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F007460
MSDS Number: BBXZV

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC/PARIS, KY 40361

Emergency Phone: (314) 982-5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

AMMONIUM SULFATE (SOLUTION) (SARA III)

CAS: 7783-20-2

RTECS: BS4500000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES, SKIN, EYE, &
SORE THROAT. NAUSEA, VOMITING, & ABDOMINAL PAIN.

First Aid

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GIVE SEVERAL
GLASSES OF WATER. SKIN/EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINS. REMOVE ANY CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:ANY SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/SCBA. PROVED
SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS. MAY
EXPLODE IF MIXED WITH OXIDIZERS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR
DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BUSED TO AVOID DUST
DISPERSAL. VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP RSONNEL MAY
REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION F ROM DUST.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA, PROTECT AGAINST PHYSAL
DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. FLAMMABLE AMMONIA GAS MAY BE RELEASED IN
A FIRE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:DUST & MIST RESPIRATOR FOR DUST. SCBA FOR
EMERGENCY
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIEL
Other Protective Equipment:CONTACT LENSES SHOULDN'T BE WORN. EYE
WASH/BODY PROTECTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 8/7/85

Chemical Properties

Spec Gravity:1.77
Solubility in Water:N//K
Appearance and Odor:FINE WHITE/CRYSTALS; SLIGHT; AMMONIA ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS: NITRATES, NITRITES, CHLORATES. OWDER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY EXPLODE IF MIXED W/OXIDIZERS.
HLORATE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAN EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF AMMONIA, SOX,
NOX.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DON'T HEAT TO DECOMPOSITON.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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