Product ID:ACETIC ACID,AMMONIUM SALT
MSDS Date:02/15/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-7209
MSDS Number: BLZDZ

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

AMMONIUM ACETATE

CAS: 631-61-8

RTECS: AF3675000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:(RAT) 386 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:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF SKIN, EYES,
RESPIRATORY. INGESTION:G.I. TRACT IRRITATION, LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE
SYSTEMIC AMMONIA TOXICITY. CHRONIC-NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:IRRITATION. EYE:CAUSES REDNESS, PAIN.
INHALATION:WHEEZING, CHEST PAIN, AND COUGHONG. INGESTION:ANXIETY,
TREMOR, IMPAIRMENT OF MOTOR PERFORMANCE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICL HELP FOR BREATHG
DIFFICULTY. INGESTION:DRINK 1- 2 GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. NOTHING BY
MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICAL HELP IF IRRITATION PERSIST. EYES:FLUSH
WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTECTIVE CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FOR DUST. PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN
A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY, VENTILATED PLACE. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE; DO NOT
STORE IN HUMID AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
KEEP CONTAINRS CLOSED. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID
SKIN,EYES & CLOTHING CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACE PIECE AND
ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES IN COMBINATION WITH A DUST AND MIST
FILTER.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:237F/114C
Spec Gravity:1.07
pH:7.0
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT COLORLESS CRYSTALS,SLIGHT ACETIC ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,POTASSIUM CHLORATE, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE AND SODIUM
NITRITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE/HUMID WEATHER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA,CO,CO*2 & OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION,
RECOMMEND DISPOSING OF IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.
ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
CWA/CERCLA RQ:5000 LBS.

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