Product ID:ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/16/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00D002701
MSDS Number: BKJXN

MICHLIN DIAZO PRODUCTS CORP

10501 HAGGERTY ST
DEARBON, MI 48126
US

Emergency Phone: 313-846-5700; 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 800-521-3240

Preparer: ERIC NACHLAS

Cage: 8Y149

MICHLIN DIAZO PRODUCTS CORP

DEARBORN, MI 48126 US

Telephone: 800-255-3924

Cage: 8Y149

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:OSHA TLV-TWA: 50 PPM, STEL: 35 PPM.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION AND DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE
ON ANY EXPOSED PART OF THE BODY DUE TO FREEZING OF TISSUE AND THE
CAUSTIC ACTION PRODUCED BY THE REACTION OF AMMONIA AND BODY
MOISTURE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE COUGHING AND BRONCHIAL SPASMS CAN OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA AND
OTHER LUNG DISEASES. CHRONIC NOSE, SINUS, OR THROAT CONDITIONS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. ASSIST WITH BREATHING IF
NECESSARY. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
ABUNDANCE OF WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, REMOVE PATIENT TO
FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS, CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING; GIVE 1 - 2 GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, FOG, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:STOP FLOW OF GAS, MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE
ZONE IF POSSIBLE. STAY CLEAR OF TANK HEADS. USE WATER TO KEEP
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. USE SCBA GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRESENCE OF OIL OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS WILL INCREASE FIRE HAZARD. TANK CARS AND TRUCKS WILL
VENT IN FIRE CONDITIONS OR HIGH PRESSURE.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP THE DISCHARGE IF POSSIBLE AND CONTAIN BY
CONSTRUCTING BARRIERS FOR RELEASE TO LAND. RECLAIM PRODUCT FOR
REUSE OR TREAT WITH NEUTRALIZING AGENT AND RECOVER FOR DISPOSAL.
USE WATER SPRAY TO CONTR OL VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:5% ACETIC ACID. USE CAUTION!

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EITHER LIQUID OR
VAPORS. DIRECT CONTACT WITH MERCURY MUST BE AVOIDED. STORE IN
DRY, WELL-VENTILATEDAREA.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND AWAY FROM HEAT
SOURCES. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE KEPT WELL SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
HANDLE AS A CORROSIVE LIQUID.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS REQUIRED FOR
LARGE SPILLS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE OSHA
THRESHOLD LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE MUST BE WORN.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER IN THE
AREA RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:NORMAL HYGENIC PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
*PULMONARY EDEMA MAY BE DELAYED. INJURY MAY BE MORE SEVERE THAN WOULD
BE INDICATED ON EARLY PRESENTATION.*

HCC:G1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-27F,-33C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F,-78C
Vapor Pres:47.6 PSIG
Spec Gravity:0.617
pH:>13
Solubility in Water:90 GM/100 ML @ 0C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID OR VAPOR WITH PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS WILL CAUSE FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN AND NITROGEN ON DECOMPOSITION
AT VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM AS FERTILIZER IF POSSIBLE. OTHERWISE
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.

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