BXFHZ - AMMONIA
- MSDS: BXFHZ
- Manufacturer: JAMES AUSTIN CO
- Product Name: AMMONIA
- National Stock Number: 6810-00N058664
Product Identification
Product ID:AMMONIA
MSDS Date:06/18/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N058664
MSDS Number: BXFHZ
Responsible Party
MARS, PA 16046
US
Emergency Phone: 412-625-1535
Info Phone: 412-625-1535
Cage: HO761
Contractor
Telephone: 412-625-1535
Cage: HO761
Ingredients
WATER
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: 90-43%
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
25%.
CAS: 1336-21-6
RTECS: BQ9625000
Fraction By Weight: 10%
OSHA PEL N/K
ACGIH TLV: N/K
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RASPY CONTINUOUS COUGHING, RUNNY NOSE,
EYE, SKIN &/OR THROAT IRRITATIONS. CONSIDERED A POISON BY CONSUMER
PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISION BECAUSE OF STRENGTH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CUTS, BURNS OR ABRASION.
IRRITATED EYES. RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
RESP) . EYES:FLUSH W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
CALL MD. SKIN:REMOVE CLTHG/WASH AREA W/WATER. INGEST:DO NOT GIVE LI
Q IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS/DROWSY. OTHERWISE, DRINK PROMPTLY LARGE
QUANTITY OF WATER. FOLLOW W/FRUIT JUICE & VEGETABLE OIL. AVOID
ALCOHOL. CALL MD IMMED. CALL POIS CTL CTR FOR INFO IF MD UNAVAIL.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Lower Limits:SEE ING 2
Upper Limits:SEE ING 2
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO*2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED OR EXPOSED LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RAPID ADDN TO CONC MINERAL ACIDS COULD
CREATE EXPLO CNDTNS. AMMONIA GAS IS FLAMM IN AIR IN CONCS OF 16-25%
AMMONIA BY VOL. SUCH CONCS COULD OCCUR IF (SUPP DATA)
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN RUN-OFF W/ABSORB MATLS SUCH AS
SAND/CLAY & DIKING. TRANSFER LIQ & ABSORB MATL IN APPRVD CNTNR.
THEN FLUSH & MOP AREA W/WATER ALLOWING TO AIR DRY. KEEP SPILL OUT
OF SEWERS & OPEN BODIES OF WATE R.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. FOLLOW
DIRECTIONS ON LABEL. TIGHTEN CAP SECURELY. STORE CONTAINER UPRIGHT.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD STUFFS, WATER OR FEED. AVOID
CREATING OR IMPACTING OF SIDE CONTAINER WALLS. SEPARATE FROM ACIDS,
BLEACHES, SOAP BASED PRODUCTS OR ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS FOR
CLEANING OR LAUNDER PREPARATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:VP OF WATER. EXPLO HAZ:AMMONIA IS HEATED IN CONFINED AREA WHICH IS
NOT ADEQUATELY VENTILATED. WASTE DISP METH:BURNING. IF BURNED STAY
OUT OF SMOKE. DO NOT REUSE EMPTY CONTAINER (BOTTLE, CAN, BUCKET ).
WRAP CONTAINER & PUT IN TRASH. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .
Chemical Properties
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:0.962 (H*2O=1)
pH:11.5
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; TYPICAL AMMONIA AROMA.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS. CORRODES COPPER, ZINC & THEIR ALLOYS. AVOID
BLEACH & IODINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTED SOLN CAN BE USED AS FERTILIZER. DO NOT
ADD THIS PROD TO ANY IRRIGATION SYS. CNTNR DISP:TRIPLE RINSE. THEN
OFFER FOR RECYCLING/RECONDITIONING OR PUNCTURE & DISP OF IN SANIT
LANDFILL/INCIN, OR I F ALLOWED BY FED, STATE & LOC AUTHS BY
(SUPDAT)
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