Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F027649
MSDS Number: BQZWJ

MALLINCKRODT INC

PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40362
US

Emergency Phone: 314-539-1600

Info Phone: 314-539-1600

Cage: 62910

MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

OSHA PEL 10 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 1650 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: NOSE, THROAT & RESPIRATORY
TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITING, & ACIDOSIS. SKIN:
IRRITATION. EYES: REDNESS, PAIN & DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF
UNCONSCIOUS. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. OBTAIN
MEDICAL ATTE NTION IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
SWEEP UP OR CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR
WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM HEAT & MOISTURE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. DON'T WEAR
CONTACT LENSES.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR
W/CHEMICAL GOGGLES WHEN TLV IS EXCEEDED. ALTERNATIVELY, A SUPPLIED
AIR FULL FACEPIECE RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINED HOOD MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:LOCAL &/OR GENERAL EXHAUST TO KEEP TLV BELOW EXPOSURE
LIMITS
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:520C/968F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:338C/640F
Vapor Pres:1
Vapor Density:1.9
Spec Gravity:1.53
Solubility in Water:29.7G/100F WATER
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER, ODORLESS

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, STRONG BASES, SILVER SALTS, POTASSIUM CHLORATE, AMMONIUM
NITRATE, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE & IODINE HEPTAFLUORIDE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE & AMMONIA

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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