Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE,3384
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9680
MSDS Number: BDKDW

MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Preparer: NOT KNOWN

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3/20 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1650 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
NOSE & THROAT. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION FORMS TOXIC GASES THAT CAN
IRRITATE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE
NAUSEA, VOMITING & ACIDOSIS. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. SKIN CONTACT
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE REDNESS & PAIN. MAY
CAUSE EYE DAMAGE. CHRONIC-UNK
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION AND PAIN, SKIN IRRITATION,
RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACTS IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:FLUSH WITH
RUNNING WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE HAZARD UNLESS
DECOMPOSED TO AMMONIA AND HYDROGEN CHLORIDE. MIXTURE OF ABOUT 16%
TO 25% (BY VOLUME) AMMONIA GAS IN AIR ARE FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATROY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SWEEP UP
AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET
SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER. KEEP IN A
COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF HEAT, MOISTURE AND
INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF WORKPLACE EXPOSURE
LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL
EXHAUST) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT OR DRINK IN WORK PLACE. DO NOT WEAR
CONTACT LENSES WHILE WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=520.C, 968.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=337.8C, 640.F
Vapor Pres:1 @ 320F
Vapor Density:1.9
Spec Gravity:1.53
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:29.7 % @ 32F (0C)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS & BASES, SILVER SALTS, POTASSIUM CHLORATE, AMMONIUM
NITRATE, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE & IODINE HEPTAFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND AMMONIA

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. REPORTABLE
QUANTITY (RQ): 5000 LBS. ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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