BFKVC - AMMONIA,ANHYDROUS

  • MSDS: BFKVC
  • Manufacturer: ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Product Name: AMMONIA,ANHYDROUS
  • National Stock Number: 6830-00-664-9062
Product Identification

Product ID:AMMONIA,ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6830
NIIN:00-664-9062
MSDS Number: BFKVC

Responsible Party
ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY
COLUMBUS, OH 43216
US

Emergency Phone: 606-324-1133

Info Phone: 614-889-3333

Cage: 5A188

Contractor
ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
DUBLIN, OH 43017 US

Telephone: 614-889-4505

Cage: 5A188

Ingredients

AMMONIA (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-41-7

RTECS: BO0875000

Fraction By Weight: 99.5%

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:DIRECT CONTACT CAN LEAD TO SEVERE BURNS

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS.TREAT SUBSEQUENTLY AS THERMAL
BURN.FOLLOWED BY NORMAL SALINE IRRIGATION. DO NOT INSTILL OILS W/O
DR. CONCENT.SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. CALL DR. INGEST:DRING LG
VOL. H*2O,CALL DR.

Fire Fighting

Lower Limits:16.0
Upper Limits:25.1
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,COOL
CONTAINERS W/WATER

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:STOP SPILL AT SOURCE,KEEP PERSONNEL UPWIND,&
USE WATER SPRAY TO KNOCK DOWN VAPOR.NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.WIPE WITH
MOP OR USE WATER ASPIRATOR.DRAIN INTO AN APPROVED STORAGE AREA
W/SUFFICIENT WATER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:OUTDOOR OR DETACHED STORAGE IS
PREFERRED.SEPARATE FROM CHEMICALS,PARTICULARLY OXIDIZING
GASES,CHLORINE,BROMINE,IODINE,& ACIDS.
Other Precautions:INDOOR STORAGE SHOULD BE IN A COOL,WELL-VENTILATED
LOCATION PROTECTED DIRECT SUNLIGHT & ALL POSSIBLE PERCUSSIONS.WEAR
FACE SHIELD,CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPRIATOR,RUBBER GLOVES & BOOTS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:USE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:FACE SHIELD,BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:G6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-28F
Spec Gravity:0.60
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUEFIED COMPRESSED GAS,COLORLESS,AMMONIA ODOR

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MERCURY,SILVER,HALOGENS,OXIDIZING GASES,CL*2,BR,I*2,ACIDS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:PUT INTO LARGE VESSEL CONTAINING
WATER.NEUTRALIZE WITH HCL.DISCHARGE INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA
WITH SUFFICIENT WATER.

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