BFGQG - O-A-451, TY 1, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE,TECH ICAL

Product Identification

Product ID:O-A-451, TY 1, AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE,TECH ICAL
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-584-3793
MSDS Number: BFGQG

Responsible Party
CHEM COMMODITIES, DIST - US STEEL CORP, MFR
233 PEACHTREE ST NE
ATLANTA, GA 30301
US

Emergency Phone: U/K

Cage: JO769

Contractor
USX CORP USS AGRI-CHEMICALS DIVISION
1685 ATLANTA, GA 30301 US

Telephone: 714-864-2310

Cage: 92792

Ingredients

AMMONIA (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-41-7

RTECS: BO0875000

Fraction By Weight: 29.4%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM/35 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 70.6%

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:EXERTS VARYING DEGREES OF IRRIT. CNTCT MAY
CAUSE TISSUE DESTRUCTION OF SKIN/EYES/MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

First Aid

First Aid:REMOVE TO UNCONTAM AREA IMMED. REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHING, FLUSH
EXPOSED BODY AREAS W/COPIOUS QTY WATER. ARTIF RESP &/OR OXYGEN MAY
BE ADMINISTERED. OBTAIN MED ASSISTANCE AS REQ.

Fire Fighting

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:1204F
Lower Limits:16.0
Upper Limits:25.0
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:STOP RELEASE OF GAS, USE WATER TO COOL CNTNRS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OIL OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES MAY INCREASE
FIRE HAZ

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BRTHNG VAPOR OR CNTCT
W/EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE CNTNRS AWAY FROM HEAT, DO NOT
PRESSURIZE DRUMS OR CARBOYS.
Other Precautions:AVOID UNCONTROLLED MIXING W/HALOGENS OR ACIDS. AVOID
USE OF PIPE, VALVES & FITTINGS OF COPPER, COPPER ALLOYS, GALVANIZED
COATINGS. STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:AMMONIA GAS MASKS FOR NH*3 GAS CONC <3%,
SUPP-AIR EQUIP >3%
Ventilation:MECH
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER/EYEWASH IN AREAS OF POTENTIAL
EXPOSURE
Supplemental Safety and Health
ALSO KNOWN AS:AQUA AMMONIA;CONCENTRATION RANGE 27.30% NH*3 )26 BAUME)

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:85.6F
Vapor Pres:23
Spec Gravity:0.8974
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQ, PUNGENT
Percent Volatiles by Volume:29.4

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
Stability Condition to Avoid:APPLICATION OF HEAT RELEASE NH*3 GAS

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH W/COPIOUS QTY WATER. CHECK W/LOCAL, STATE,
FED AUTH AS MAY BE NECESSARY.

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