Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2033
MSDS Number: BDSQW

MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

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: >99%

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- CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE
REDNESS, PAIN & EYE DAMAGE. CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING & ACIDOSIS.
INHALATION OF DUST OR VAPORS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE &
THROAT. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, EYE
PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
INHALED:REM OVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IFNEEDED. ORAL:DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP HEAD
BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO LUNGS. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

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:NONE

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND CHEMICALLY
COMPATIBLE GLOVES. VACUUM OR SWEEP UP SPILLAGE. AVOID CREATING
DUST. PLACE SPILLAGE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFO RE REUSE. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH
SPILLSITE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM HEAT, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBLES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
CLOSED. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
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 DUSTY CONDITIONS, A
NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST RESPIRATOR IS
ADVISED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED
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 PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:07/16/85,MEETS OSHA HAZ COMM STD REQUIREMENTS.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:968F,520C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:640F,338C
Vapor Pres:1.0 @ 320F
Vapor Density:1.9
Spec Gravity:1.53
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:29.7% @ 32F (0C)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONCENTRATED ACIDS, STRONG BASES, SILVER SALTS, K CHLORATE, AMMONIUM
NITRATE, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE & IODINE HEPTAFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND AMMONIA

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 5000 LBS.

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