Product ID:ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/01/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-664-9062
MSDS Number: BQMGK

NATIONAL AMMONIA CO

TACONY AND VAN KIRK STREETS
PHILDELPHIA, PA 19135
US

Emergency Phone: 215-525-7530

Info Phone: 215-525-7530

Cage: 21059

NATIONAL AMMONIA CO

PHILDELPHIA, PA 19135 US

Telephone: 215-525-7530

Cage: 21059

AMMONIA (SARA III)

CAS: 7664-41-7

RTECS: BO0875000

Fraction By Weight: 99%+%

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM/35 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV: 25 PPM, 18 MG/M3 (ACGIH)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITANT AND CORROSIVE TO SKIN, EYE,
RESPIRATORY TRACT & MUCOUS MEMBRANES. MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. EYE
AND LUNG INJURIES. CHRONIC EFFECTRS: BRONCHITIS. EXTREME EXPOSURE
(500 PPM) CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE D EATH FROM SPASM, INFLAMMATION OR
EDEMA OF LARYNX.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RECOGNIZED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
NOT LISTED IN THE NTP ANNUAL REPORT. NOT LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY
IARC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE-LACHRYMATION, EDEMA, BLINDNESS. MOIST
SKIN-CORROSIVE BURNS, BLISTER FORMATION. CONTACT WITH LIQUID
FREEZES TISSUE (CAUSTIC BURN). INHALATION-SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE
RESPIRATORY TRACT, GLOTTAL EDE MA, BRONCHOSPASM, PULMONARY EDEMA,
REAPIRATORY ARREST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN AND RESPIRATORY RELATED
DISEASES AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. EYELIDS
SHOULD BE OPEN. SPEED & THOROUGHNESS IN RINSING THE EYE IS MOST
IMPORTANT IN PREVENTING LATENT PERMANENT INJURIES. INHALATION-MOVE
TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN OR CPR IF NECESSARY. SKIN-FLUSH AFFECTED
AREA WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHES WHILE FLUSHING. DO NOT RUB AREA OR APPLY OINTMENTS TO SKIN
BURNS.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:850C
Lower Limits:16%
Upper Limits:25%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MUST WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION. STOP SOURCE IF POSSIBLE. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
WITH WATER SPRAY. STAY UPWIND & USE WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT GENERALLY A FIRE HAZARD. IF RELIEF
VALVES ARE INOPERABLE, HEAT-EXPOSED STORAGE CONTAINERS MAY BECOME
EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION/PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING. SHUT OFF SOURCE IF POSSIBLE. STAY UPWIND FROM SPILL/LEAK.
CONTAIN SPILL BY DIKING & USE WATER SPRAY TO ABSORB AMMONIA
GAS/DILUTE. CAUTION: ADDING WATER TO LARGE SPILL MAY INCREASE
VOLATILIZATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTED AREA WITH
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.111 PRESCRIBES HANDLING
AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANHYDROUS AMMON.
Other Precautions:CHECK AVAILABLITY OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT. FOLLOW
PROPER PROCEDURES. WEAR NEEDED PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. DO NOT WEAR
CONTACT LENSES WITHOUT GAS-TIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES.

Respiratory Protection:MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED AIR-PURIFYING TYPE WITH FULL
FACEPIECE FOR WORK PURPOSES; SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS FOR
ENTRY & ESCAPE IN EMERGIENCIES. REFER TO 29 CFR 1910.134 AND
ANSI:Z882.1969 FOR REQ UIREMENTS AND SELECTION.
Ventilation:ENGINEERING CONTROL TO 50 PPM OR LESS. RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION FOR HIGHER VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS. REFER TO 29 CFR
1910.134.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:GAS-TIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:GAS-TIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES, RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION, IMPERVIOUS OUTER CLOTHING, GLOVES, OVERSHOES & COTTON
WORK CLOTHES.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: EYE INJURY MAY APPERA AS DELAYED PHENOMENON.
PULMONARY EDEMA MAY FOLLOW CHEMICAL BRONCHITIS. SUPPORTIVE
TREATMENT WITH NECESSARY VENTILATORY ACTIONS, INCLUDING OXYGEN, MAY
WARRANT C ONSIDERATION.

HCC:G5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:-27F,-33C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F,-78C
Vapor Pres:10 ATM
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.618
Evaporation Rate & Reference:FASTER THAN WATER IF LIQ.
Solubility in Water:89.9G/100CC
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GAS, PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CHLORINE BLEACH, SULFURIC OR MINERAL ACIDS; CONTACT WITH GALVANIZED
STEEL, COPPER, BRASS, BRONZE, GOLD, MERCURY, SILVER
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURES. EXOTHERMIC
REACTION WITH ACIDS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN AND NITROGEN GASES ABOVE
450C.

Waste Disposal Methods:LISTED AS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE UNDER CWA(40 CFR
116.4, 40 CFR 117.3) CLASSED AS A HAZARDOUS WASTE UNDER RCRA(40CFR
261.32 CORROSIVE, NO.D002) COMPLY WITH ALL REGULATIONS. SPILL WILL
EVAPORATE. KEEP SPI LL FROM ENTERING STREAMS OR LAKES.

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