BSTZB - AQUA AMMONIA
- MSDS: BSTZB
- Manufacturer: MICHLIN DIAZO PRODUCTS CORP
- Product Name: AQUA AMMONIA
- National Stock Number: 6850-01-223-3158
Product Identification
Product ID:AQUA AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/19/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-223-3158
MSDS Number: BSTZB
Responsible Party
DEARBORN, MI 48126
US
Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300
Info Phone: 313-846-5700
Cage: 8Y149
Contractor
Telephone: 800-255-3924
Cage: 60887
Ingredients
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)
CAS: 1336-21-6
RTECS: BQ9625000
Fraction By Weight: 25.5%
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
WATER
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: 74.5%
NON-HAZARDOUS CORROSION INHIBITOR
Fraction By Weight: TRACE
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 350 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:ACUTE: IRRITATION AND DESTRUCTION OF
TISSUE ON ANY EXPOSED PART OF THE BODY DUE TO FREEZING OF TISSUE
AND CAUSTIC ACTION PRODUCED BY REACTION OF AMMONIA AND BODY
MOISTURE. SEVERE COUGHING AND BRONCHIA L SPAMS CAN OCCUR. CHRONIC:
AMMONIA IS NOT ACCUMULATED IN THE BODY AND THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF
CHRONIC EFFECT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNING, IRRITATION, OF TISSUE. SEVERE
IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY AND DIGESTIVE TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH ABUNDANCE OF WATER,
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, REMOVE PATIENT TO FRESH AIR.
INHALATION: REMOV E TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. KEEP PATIENT WARM AND AT REST. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A
PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:16 (AMM0NIUM
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT CONSIDERED A PRIMARY FIRE HAZARD, BUT CARE
SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID EXPOSURE TO LIQUID PRODUCT INVOLVED IN
FIRE. APPLY WATER FROM A DISTANCE. WEAR SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS WILL CAUSE
FIRES OR EXPLOSIONS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:STOP THE DISCHARGE IF POSSIBLE AND CONTAIN BY
CONSTRUCTING BARRIERS (DYKES, LAGOONS) FOR RELEASE TO LAND. USE
WATER SPRAY TO CONTROL VAPORS. RECLAIM PRODUCT FOR REUSE OR TREAT
WITH NEUTRALIZING AGENT AND RECOVER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:DIRECT CONTACT WITH MERCURY MUST BE
AVOIDED. STORE IN DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICIAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND AWAY FROM HEAT
SOURCES. CONTAINERS SHOULD BE KEPT WELL SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
HANDLE AS A CORROSIVE LIQUID. MATERIAL MAY ATTACK ZINC, COPPER,
MERCURY, TIN AND THEIR AL LOYS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SELF- CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (FOR LARGE
SPILLS).
Ventilation:ENGINEERING CONTROLS. LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION REQUIRED TO
COMPLY WITH OSHA THRESHOLD LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER (LATEX); NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. PROTECTIVE SUIT
AND BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
Chemical Properties
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=27.C, 80.6F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-75.C, -103.F
Vapor Pres:475 @ 70F
Spec Gravity:0.8974 @15.5C
pH:12.6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT IRRITATING ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:UNK
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH CALCIUM HYPOCHLORITE, BLEACHES. GOLD, MERCURY AND SILVER
MAY FORM HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTS.IODINE, BROMINE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL LIBERATE AMMONIA IF HEATED.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM AS FERTILIZER IF POSSIBLE. OTHERWISE
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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