Product ID:AMMONIUM SULFATE
MSDS Date:05/16/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6546
MSDS Number: BWLCB

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Cage: DO870

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

AMMONIUM SULFATE

CAS: 7783-20-2

RTECS: BS4500000

Fraction By Weight: 99-100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT. SKIN-PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE-IRRITATION.
INGESTION-GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:INGESTION-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED & CONSCIOUS,
IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION-IF PERSON BREATHES LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE PERSON TO
FRESH AIR. SKIN-IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY WASH SKINWITH
PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. EYE-IN CASE OF CONTACT,
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE
FIRE OR EXPLOSION. NOTE: DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER, REMOVE FROM REA.
FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. DO NOT STORE NEAR
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
APPROPIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL STORAGE).

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:536F,280C
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS OR GARNULES. ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, COPPER, BRASS, BRONZE, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, OXIDES OF SULFUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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