Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-112-7587
MSDS Number: BSFSG

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:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION
OF THE NOSE & THROAT. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION FORMS TOXIC GASES WHICH
MAY IRRITATE THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN: CONTACT WITH THIS
MATERIAL MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION-LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,
VOMITING AND ACIDOSIS. EYE-CONATCT WITH THIS MATERIAL MAY CAUSE
REDNESS AND PAIN. MAY CAUSE EYE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR
ANY BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
PLENTY OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. CALL
PHYSICIAN . SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER. GET MEDICAL
ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING & NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SPILLS:
SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR
WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED T O AVOID DUST DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. STORE IN COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA
AWAY FROM HEAT SOURCE, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBILITIES
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH 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:WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY COVERING. EYE WASH FOUNTAIN
& QUICK-DRENCH FACILITIES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

HCC:V1
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.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INVOLVEMENT IN A FIRE CAUSES
DECOMPOSITION TO FORM HYDROGEN CHLORIDE & AMMONIA.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. RQ=5000LB.

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