BFKVB - ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
- MSDS: BFKVB
- Manufacturer: ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
- Product Name: ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
- National Stock Number: 6830-00-664-9062
Product Identification
Product ID:ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-664-9062
MSDS Number: BFKVB
Responsible Party
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US
Emergency Phone: NONE KNOWN
Cage: 1L168
Contractor
Telephone: 201-455-4414
Cage: 1L164
Ingredients
AMMONIA (SARA III)
CAS: 7664-41-7
RTECS: BO0875000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
OSHA PEL 50 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM/35 STEL; 9293
EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:HIGH IRRITNT TO SKIN,EYES,THROAT.INHALATION
CAUSES EDEMA,SPASM AND ASPHYXIA.
First Aid
First Aid:FLOOD BODY AREA,EYES W H*2O 15 MIN.REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF
EXPOSURE SEVERE:CALL A PHYSICIAN;KEEP PATIENT WARM &
QUIET.ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OF 100 OXYGEN MAY BE REQUIRED.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:N/A(GAS)
Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:27
Extinguishing Media:STOP FLOW OF GAS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H*2O TO COOL EXPOSD CONT,PROTECT MEN.WEAR
PROTEC CLOTHNG
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IGNITION TEMP OF GAS 1204F/651C.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:FOR LIQ SPILL(TANK/CYL FAILURE):EVACUATE
AREA,WAIT FOR EVAP.GAS LEAK:EVACUATE,SEND PERSON IN FULL PROTECTVE
CLOTHES TO CLOSE VALVE.KEEP IGNITION SOURCES AWAY.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:OUTSIDE STORAGE PREFERRED, OTHERWISE
IN COOL,WELL VENTILATED,NON-COMBUSTIBLE LOCATION.AVOID IGNITION
SOURCES.ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS MUST BE SPECIAL.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPRD SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP IN
SPILLAGE/LEAKAGE CASES.
Ventilation:LOCAL:NATURAL VENTILATION.MECH IF NATURAL INADEQUATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY
HARNESS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIFICATION O-A-445 REQUIRES ITEM TO BE 99.98% PURE.STORAGE:ALTHOUGH
NH*3 DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENT FOR POISON A(PER 49CFR173.331),ITEM
MOVED TO G3 BECAUSE OF TOXIC NATURE OF NH*3 GAS.
Chemical Properties
HCC:G6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-28F/-33.4C
Vapor Pres:114
Vapor Density:0.60
Spec Gravity:0.62
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1(ETHER)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS,STRONG PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH SILVER,MERCURY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PRODUCTS NOT KNOWN;EXPECT AT NITROGEN
OXIDES AND STEAM.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGIONAL
REGULATIONS.IF NOT PROHIBITED WASTE GAS MAY BE DISSOLVED IN LG
QUANTITIES OF H*2O AND SEWERED OR SPREAD ON GROUND IN REMOTE AREA.
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