BPLCB - A-708, AMMONIUM TARTRATE
- MSDS: BPLCB
- Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC
- Product Name: A-708, AMMONIUM TARTRATE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00N015852
Product Identification
Product ID:A-708, AMMONIUM TARTRATE
MSDS Date:02/15/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N015852
MSDS Number: BPLCB
Responsible Party
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410-2802
US
Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Info Phone: 201-796-7100
Cage: 1B464
Contractor
Telephone: 201-796-7100
Cage: 1B464
Ingredients
TO SKIN/EYES, & RESP TRACT. INGEST OF LG AMTS MAY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS FOR @ LST
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
GASTRIC LAVAGE/INDUCE VOMIT. DILUTE SUBSTANCE IMMED
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
NO
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
FOUND IN PHYS DATA, HLTH EFTS & TOX SECTIONS.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
DUST & MIST RESP W/FULL FACEPIECE;
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
PARTICULATE FILTER; POWDERED AIR-PURIFYING RESP
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
FILTER. TYPE 'C' SUPPLIED-AIR RESP W/FULL FACEPIECE
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
FACEPIECE, HELMET/HOOD OPERATED IN CONTINUOUS-FLOW
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
OTHER POS PRESS MODE. FOR FIREFIGHTING & OTHER
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESS DEMAND/OTHER
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
OPERATED IN PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS PRESS MODE IN
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
TARTARIC ACID, DIAMMONIUM SALT; (AMMONIUM TARTRATE)
CAS: 3164-29-2
RTECS: WW8050000
Fraction By Weight: 100%
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
SEV EXPOS MAY CAUSE GI PERFORATION.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL: NO DATA AVAIL, HOWEVER,
INHAL OF SOME AMMONIUM SALTS MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF MOUTH, NOSE/THROAT.
SEV EXPOS MAY CAUSE WHEEZING, CHEST PAIN, & DELAYED PULM EDEMA.
CHRONIC: RPTD/PRLNG EXPOS MAY C AUSE IRRIT. SKIN:ACUTE: NO DATA
AVAIL, HOWEVER AMMONIUM SALTS MAY CAUSE RED, IRRIT & POSS CHEM
BURNS. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CHRONIC: NO DATA AVAIL, HOWEVER,
AMMONIUM SALTS AFTER RPTD/PRLNG CONT MAY CAUSE DERM. EYE: ACUTE:
CONT MAY CAUSE RED/IRRIT, SEV EXPOS MAY PRDCE BURNS. CHRONIC:
RPTD/PRLNG CONT MAY CAUSE CONJ . INGEST: ACUTE: NO DATA AVAIL,
HOWEVER, INGEST OF AMMONIUM SALTS MAY PRDCE, NAUS, VOMIT & GASTRIC
IRRIT. (ING 2)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED,
PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP WARM & @ REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY &
SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG &
SHOES IMMED. WASH A FFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LGAMTS OF
H*2O UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MED
ATTN IMMED. EYE: WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF H*2O/NORM SALINE OCCAS
LIFTING LIDS, (ING 5)
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:COMBUST SOLID
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM/CO*2/HALON, H&2O SPRAY/STD FOAM. (1987
EMER RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P5800.4). FOR LGR FIRES, USE (SUPP
DATA)
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP. MOVE
CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF POSS. DO NOT SCATTER SPILLED MATL W/HIGH
PRESS H*2O STREAMS. DIKE FIRE (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK OF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. FOR SM
SPILLS: TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CLEAN, DRY
CONTR FOR LATER DISP. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. ISOLATE HAZARD
AREA AND DENY ENTRY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SPEC RESP SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON CONTAM
LEVELS FOUND IN WORKPLACE, MUST NOT EXCEED WORKING LIM OF RESP & BE
JOINTLY APPRVD BY NATL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUP SFTY & HLTH & MINE SFTY
& HLTH ADMIN. FOLLOW R ESP ARE RECOM BASED ON DATA (ING 8)
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMPLOYEE MUST WEAR APPROP PROT(IMPERVIOUS)
CLTHG & EQUIP TO PVNT RPTD/PRLNG SKIN CONT W/THIS SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXTING MEDIA: H*2O SPRAY, FOG/STD FOAM (1987 EMER RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK,
DOT P 5800.4) FIRE FIGHT PROC: CTL H*2O FOR LATER DISP (1987 EMER
RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P5800.4 GUIDE PG 31). USE AGENTS SUITABL E
FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING FIRE. AVOID BRTHG HAZ VAP, KEEP UPWIND.
Chemical Properties
HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Spec Gravity:1.6
Solubility in Water:58.01%@15C
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE GRANULES.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
DIAMMONIUM TARTRATE (AMMONIUM TARTRATE): MAY EXPLODE VIOLENTLY ON CONT
W/POTASSIUM CHLORATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT IGNITE READILY.
AVOID CONT W/STRONG OXIDIZERS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS, OR OPEN
FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
CORROSIVE FUMES OF AMMONIA AND TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGENS.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS .
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