Product ID:AMMONIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8358
MSDS Number: BLZFB

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

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

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

AMMONIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 506-87-6

RTECS: BP1925000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM (AMMONIA)

ACGIH TLV: 25PPM(AMMONIA)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:(MOUSE,INTRAVENOUS) 96 MG/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE EYES
AND SKIN. INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE PULMONARY TRACT PROBLEMS.
INGESTION:NAUSEA,VOMITING, GASTROINTESTINAL PERFORATION. CHRONIC-NO
DATA AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, COUGHING.
INGESTION:NAUSEA, VOMITING. SKIN/EYES:IRRITATION, REDNESS AND PAIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN

First Aid:FIRST AID-INHALATION OF DUST, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYE
CONTACT: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. IF REDNESS OR IRRITATION
PERSIST CONTACT A DOCTOR. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION:
CONSULT A DOCTOR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
PROTCTIVE CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FOR DUST. PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN
A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
DOES NOT GENERATE DUS T.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE SOLUTION OF VINEGAR

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY, VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE; STORE
AT TEMP BELOW 80F(27C) TO MINIMIZE DECOMPOSTION.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHIGN DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR.
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
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:=57.8C, 136.F
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTAL OR WHITE POWDER WITH STRONG
AMMONIA ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
ACIDS,ACID SALT,NITRATES/NITRITES AND OTHER CORROSIVE MATL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:UNSTABLE IN AIR.CONVERTS TO BICARBONATE
GIVING AMMONIA GAS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF AMMONIA,& CO*2 WHEN
HEATED TO DECOMPOSE

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

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