BVSQJ - AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
- MSDS: BVSQJ
- Manufacturer: CHEMETRICS INC
- Product Name: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
- National Stock Number: 6630-00F036907
Product Identification
Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:04/16/1986
FSC:6630
NIIN:00F036907
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BVSQJ
Responsible Party
CALVERTON, VA 22016
US
Emergency Phone: 800-356-3072/703-788-9026
Info Phone: 800-356-3072/703-788-9026
Preparer: HENRY B CASTANEDA
Cage: 7K791
Contractor
Telephone: 800-356-3072; 540-788-9026
Cage: 7K791
Ingredients
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, AQUA AMMONIA
CAS: 1336-21-6
RTECS: BQ9625000
ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE TO EYES/SKIN/MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONIA.
SKIN: MAY CAUSE DERMATITS. EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, CATARACTS,
RETINAL ATROPHY. INGESTION: MAY CAUS E GASTRIC IRRITATION &
POSSIBLE PERFORATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, EXCESSIVE SALIVATION, NAUSEA,
VOMITING.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: THOROUGHLY WASH
AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP & LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IN CASE OF CHEMICAL
BURNS COVER AREA W/STERILE DRY DRESSING. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATE R FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS & NOT
CONVULSIVE IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:27
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY/FOAM
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 1204F. FOR AMMONIA
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:DON'T TOUCH MATERIAL. TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER
ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE INTO SMALL CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Exposure Controls
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Supplemental Safety and Health
ATTENTION TO USER: IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED AS DIRECTED, THE USER WILL
NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH OR BE EXPOSED TO ANY OF ITS CHEMICAL
COMPONENTS. ALL THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CHEMETRICS IS FOR
ACETIC ACID. UPPER/LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMITI INFORMATION GIVEN IS FOR
AMMONIA.
Chemical Properties
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-107F
Vapor Pres:420-475
Vapor Density:0.6
Spec Gravity:0.9
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID W/STRONG AMMONIA ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CORROSIVE VAPORS OF AMMONIA & TOXIC
OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.