BGQWX - AQUA AMMONIA SOLUTION #2
- MSDS: BGQWX
- Manufacturer: MICHLIN DIAZO PRODUCTS CORP
- Product Name: AQUA AMMONIA SOLUTION #2
- National Stock Number: 6850-01-223-3158
Product Identification
Product ID:AQUA AMMONIA SOLUTION #2
MSDS Date:05/15/1986
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-223-3158
MSDS Number: BGQWX
Responsible Party
DEARBORN, MI 48126
US
Emergency Phone: 313-846-5700
Info Phone: 313-846-5700
Preparer: ERIC NACHLAS
Cage: 8Y149
Contractor
Telephone: 800-255-3924
Cage: 60887
Ingredients
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1336-21-6
RTECS: BQ9625000
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
NONE HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Fraction By Weight: 74.5%
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 350 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:AMMONIA GAS, WHICH IS READILY GIVEN
OFF AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS OF AMMONIA, IS SEVERLY IRRITATING TO THE
EYES. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE SIGNIFICANT INJURY AND ACTUAL LOSS OF
SIGHT. SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVER E IRRITATION AND BURNS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNING, IRRITATION, ITCHING, SEVERE
IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY AND DIGESTIVE TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE: WASH THOROUGHLY AND IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER OR 5% BORIC
ACID SOLUTION FOR 15. MIN. SPEED IS ESSENTIAL. SKIN: WASH
IMMEDIATELY W/ WATER. DO NOT APPLY OINTMENTS OR COVER BURNS WITH
DRESSING. INHALE: GET TO FRESH AIR. IF UNCONSCIOUS,
APPLYARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGEST: DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF
NEUTRALIZING AGENTS SUCH AS DILUTE VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE, OJ. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT CONSIDERED A PRIMARY FIRE HAZARD, BUT CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO LIQUID PRODUCT INVOLVED IN
FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL TO MINIMIZE AMMONIA
VAPORIZATION. NOTIFY PERSONNED THAT MAY BE EXPOSED TO AMMONIA
VAPORS RESULTING FORM THE SPILL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:SINCE AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE IS A FERTILIZER, IT MAY
PROMOTE EUTROPHICATION IN WATERWAYS. A LARGE SPILL INTO THE
ENVIRONMENT COULD CAUSE SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO MAMMALIAN AND AQUATIC
SPECIES.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:IN AREAS OF HIGH AMMONIA CONCENTRATION,
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MUST BE USED. THIS EQUIPMENT
SHOULD BE USED WHEN CONCENTRATION IS UNKNOWN OR EXPOSURE IS FOR
EXTENDED PERIOD.
Ventilation:VENTILATION NECESSARY TO MEET THE OSHA TLV MUST BE
PROVIDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC GAUNTLET TYPE
Eye Protection:TIGHT FITTING VENTED GOGGLES OR SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. PROTECTIVE SUIT
AND BOOTS. GARMENTS WORN BENEATH OUTER CLOTHING SHOULD BE MADE OF
COTTON.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TAKE ALL PRACTICAL MEASURES NECESSARY TO AVOID CONTACT WITH AQUA
AMMONIA. PERSONS SUBJECT TO AMMONIA EXPOSURE MUST NOT WEAR CONTACT
LENSES.
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=27.2C, 81.F
Vapor Pres:550
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:0.8974
pH:12.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SIMILAR (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID WITH VERY PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AQUA AMMONIA REACTS EXOTHERMICALLY WITH ACIDS. VAPORS RELEASED WITH
TEMPERATURE ELEVATION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID MIXING WITH SULFURIC ACID OR OTHER
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, MIXING WITH HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTIONS, CONTACT
WITH METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HIGH TEMPERATURE DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:PREFERRED DISPOSAL IS REUSE IN A PROCESS.
ALTERNATIVELY, DISPOSAL IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SECURE LANDFILL WITH
PROPER ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS IS RECOMMENDED.
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