Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:06/02/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-6607
MSDS Number: CBQDQ

VAN WATERS AND ROGERS INC

6100 CARILLON POINT
KIRKLAND, WA 98033
US

Emergency Phone: 206-889-3400

Info Phone: 206-889-3400

Cage: 0STM5

VOPAK USA INC

KIRKLAND, WA 98033-7357 US

Telephone: 425-889-3400/425-889-3617

Cage: 0STM5

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 FUME; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) = 1650 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**TARGET-ORGANS:EYES, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM** ACUTE-INHALATION OF PRODUCT DUST MAY IRRITATE
NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS. INGESTION:LOW IN TOXICITY, CAN BE HARMFUL -
CONSULT PHYSICIAN. MAY IRRITATE MOUTH & G/I SYSTEM. SKIN:MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION ESPECIALLY W/PROLONGED CONTACT. EYE:MAY IRRITATE OR BURN
EYES. CHRONIC-NONE KNOWN
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:MANUFACTURER GAVE NO INFORMATION ABOUT
CARCINOGENICITY. HMIS FOUND NO LISTING & DOES NOT EXPECT IT TO BE
CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS.
INGESTION:IRRITATION OF MOUTH & G/I SYSTEM. SKIN:IRRITATION
ESPECIALLY W/PROLONGED CONTACT. EYE:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN..

First Aid:INGESTION:DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OR WATER TO DILUTE THE
MATERIAL. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
FOR IRRITATION, INGESTION OR DISCOMFORT FROM INHALATION. SKIN:WASH
W/PLENTY OF WA TER. EYES;FLUSH PROMPTLY W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN & GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE AS TOXIC GASES MAY BE PRESENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DECOMPOSES AT 340C TO FORM TOXIC &
CORROSIVE AMMONIA & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GASES.

Spill Release Procedures:SHOVEL UP DRY CHEMICAL INTO AN EMPTY CONTAINER
W/A COVER. FLUSH RESIDUR W/PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM ACIDS, ALKALIES, NITRITES & NITRATES. AVOID CONTACT
W/EYES OR SKIN. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR FOOD OR DURG USE, UNLESS
LABELED "FOOD GRADE" OR "NF GRADE".

Respiratory Protection:WHERE REQUIRED, USE A RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY
NIOSH FOR PRODUCT DUSTS, MISTS OR VAPORS, APPLICABLE.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST IF DUSTY CONDITION PREVAILS OR IF TLV IS
EXCEEDED.
Protective Gloves:COTTON FOR DRY PRODUCT. IMPERVIOUS/WET
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES - NO CONTACTS
Other Protective Equipment:LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT & TROWSERS FOR ROUTINE
PRODUCTR USE. HARD HAT OR OTHER HEAD COVERING. CONVENIENT EYE WASH
STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:MFR GAVE NO INFORMATION OF MSDS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=340.C, 644.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=340.C, 644.F
Spec Gravity:1.529
Solubility in Water:27%
Appearance and Odor:SOLID, WHITE CRYSTALS - ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES - AMMONIA IS RELEASED. ACIDS - HYDROGEN CHLORIDE IS RELEASED.
HITRITES - POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNLESS HEATED - DECOMPOSES TO
RELEASE AMMONIA & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA & HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GASES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. IF PERMITTED BY LOCAL REGULATIONS;
LANDFILL AS SOLID OR DISOLVE IN WATER & FLUSH TO SEWER. WASTE MAY
HAVE TO BE DISPOSED OF BY APPROVED CONTRACTOR. NOT A RCRA
HAZARDOUS WASTE.

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