Product ID:ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/16/1989
FSC:6830
NIIN:00D002918
MSDS Number: BLCYG

MICHLIN DIAZO PRODUCTS CORP

10501 HAGGERTY ST
DEARBON, MI 48126
US

Emergency Phone: 313-846-5700 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 313-846-5700 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:LC50 (INHALATION, RAT) IS 4837
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-IRRITATION & DESTRUCTION OF
TISSUE ON ANY EXPOSED PART OF THE BODY DUE TO FREEZING OF TISSUE &
CAUSTIC ACTION PRODUCED BY REACTION OF AMMONIA AND BODY TISSUE.
CHRONIC-AMMONIA IS NOT ACUMULATED I N THE BODY A& THERE IS NO
EVIDENCE OF CHRONIC EFFECT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE SEVERE COUGHING AND BRONCHIAL SPASMS
CAN OCCUR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, EMPHYSEMA AND
OTHER LUNG DISEASES AND CHRONIC NOSE, SINUS OR THROAT CONDITIONS.
IN THE EVENT OF SKIN OR EYE CONTACT, RAPID AND THOROUGH FLUSHING IS
ESSENTIAL.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. GIVE MO UTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION IF NOT BREATHING. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 1-2
GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER CALL PHYSICIAN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP THE DISCHARGE IF POSSIBLE. CONTAIN BY
BARRIERS (DYKE, LAGOONS) FOR LAND & BY DAMMING & WATER DIVERSION
FOR WATER. RECLAIM PRODUCT FOR REUSE OR TREAT WITH NEUTRALIZING
AGENTS & RECOVER FOR DISPOSA L. USE WATER SPRAY TO CONTROL VAPORS.
REPORT SPILL
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE, WELL-VENTED AREA &
AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT, HEAT SOURCES & MERCURY.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EITHER LIQUID OR VAPORS.
CONTAINERS SHOULD BE KEPT WELL SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE. HANDLE AS A
CORROSIVE LIQUID. MATERIAL MAY ATTACK ZINC, COPPER, MERCURY, TIN
AND THEIR ALLOYS.

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (FOR LARGE
SPILLS).
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES/NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR FACE SHIELD, BOOTS, RESISTANT CLOTHING.
HAVE EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE: PULMONARY EDEMA MAY BE DELAYED. INJURY MAY BE
MORE SEVERE THAN WOULD BE INDICATED ON EARLY PRESENTATION.

HCC:G5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-27F,-33C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F,-78C
Vapor Pres:47.6
Spec Gravity:0.617
pH:>13
Solubility in Water:90 GMS/100 ML
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID OR VAPOR WITH PUNGENT ODOR.
PHYSICAL STATE:LIQUIFIED GAS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, IODINE, BROMINE, CALCIUM, HYPO-CHLORITE, BLEACHES,
GOLD, MERCURY, SILVER AND CHLORINES.
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
DISPOSAL OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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