Product ID:AMMONIUM SULFIDE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:06/30/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N061707
MSDS Number: CDWNL

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

AMMONIUM SULFIDE (CERCLA)

CAS: 12135-76-1

RTECS: BS4920000

Fraction By Weight: 20-52%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 48-80%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

CARGO AREA, USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR NOZZ;

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IMMED IN CASE OF RISING SOUND FROM VENTING SAFETY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

1/2 MILE IN ALL DIRECTIONS IF TANK, RAIL CAR/TANK

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

STOPPED; USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER AS FOG, KEEP

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IF PERS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DO NOT MAKE UNCON PERS VOMIT/DRINK ANYTHING.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FOLLOWED BY SATURATED SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLN.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FOR SULFIDE &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NITRITE PERLES) BY INHAL FOR 15-30 SECONDS OF EVERY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

DISCONTINUE AMYL NITRITE & IMMED INJECT 10 ML OF 3%

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MINS. IF NEC, INJECT NON-STERILE SOLN. DO NOT REMOVE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MADE ON BODY WT BASIS. OXYG THERAPY MAY BE OF VALUE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

25 MG/KG INTRAVENOUSLY/10% UREA, 1 GM/KG

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SHOULD BE ADMINISTERED BY QUALIFIED MED PERSONNEL.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER; ANY POWERED

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER; ANY TYPE 'C'

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

OTHER POS PRESS MODE OR W/FULL FACEPIECE,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

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:ACUTE:INHAL:500 PPM FOR 30 MINS MAY
CAUSE CYANOSIS, HDCH, DIZZ, DROW, NAUS, VOMIT, DIARR, PULM EDEMA &
PNEUM. 600 PPM FOR 30 MINS MAY CAUSE UNCON, DEPRESSED RESP & DEATH.
SKIN CONT:MAY CAUSE BURNING, PAIN & IRRIT. EYE CONT:MAY CAUSE SEV
BURNS, CONJ, KEROTOCONJUNCTIVITIS, CORNEAL VESICULATION/CORNEAL
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:OPACITIES. INGEST:MAY CAUSE CYANOSIS,
NAUS, VOMIT, DIARR, GASTRIC UPSET, DIZZ, DROW & ANOREXIA. UNCON,
DEPRESSED RESP & DEATH ARE POSS. CHRONIC:INHAL:PRLNG EXPOS MAY
CAUSE SYMPS OF CHRONIC HY DROGEN SULFIDE EXPOS; PERSISTENT LOW
PRESS, NAUS, LOSS OF APPETITE, WT LOSS, IMPAIRED GAIT & BALANCE,
CONJ/ (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. PERFORM ARTF RESP IF NEC.
MAINTAIN AIRWAY, BLOOD PRESS & RESP. KEEP WARM & AT REST. GET MED
ATTN IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH W/SOAP &
WATER UNT IL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LST 15-20 MINS). GET MED
ATTN. EYES:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER/NORMAL SALINE, OCCAS
LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LST
15-20 (ING 7)

Flash Point:>72F,>22C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP . MOVE
CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF W/OUT RISK. APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES OF
CNTNRS EXPOS TO FLAMES UNTIL (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OR FLAME. VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL A CONSIDERABLE
DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION & FLASH BACK.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES. STOP LEAK IF W/OUT
RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS. SM SPILLS:TAKE UP W/SAND OR
OTHER ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNRS FOR LATER DISP. LGR
SPILLS:DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FO R LATER DISP. NO SMOKING,
FLAMES/FLARESIN(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS WHEN STORING THIS SUBSTANCE. STORE AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE POISON, FLAMMABLE LIQUID. AVOID OVERHEATING
OF CONTAINERS; CONTAINERS MAY VIOLENTLY RUPTURE IN HEAT OF FIRE.
AVOID CONTAMINATION OF WATER SOURCES.

Respiratory Protection:SPECIFIC RESP SELECTED MUST BE BASED ON CONTAM
LEVELS FOUND IN WORK PLACE & SPECIFIC OPERATION, MUST NOT EXCEED
WORKING LIMS OF RESP & BE NIOSH APPRVD: ANY DUST & MIST RESP W/FULL
FACEPIECE; ANY AIR-P URIFYING FULL FACEPIECE RESP W/ (ING 17)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS &(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE
SHOWER . APPROP PROT (IMPERVIOUS) CLTHG & EQUIP TO PVNT CONT
W/SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:SULFIDE ON CONT W/ACIDS. EFTS OF OVEREXP:CHRONIC COUGH.
SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRIT/BURNS. EYE:MAY CAUSE CONJ. SPILL PROC:HAZ
AREA. ISOLATE HAZ AREA & RESTRICT ENTRY. RQ:100 LBS. EYE PROT:FULL
LGTH FSHLD . FIRE FIGHT PROC:WELL AFTER FIRE IS OUT. STAY AWAY FROM
ENDS OF TANKS. FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN (ING 3)

Vapor Density:1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW LIQUID W/FOUL ODOR OF ROTTEN EGGS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SEVERELY ERODES COPPER, ZINC & THEIR ALLOYS. MAY EXPLODE IF HELD IN
ZINC CNTNRS. DECOMPS W/RELS OF TOX HYDROGEN (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID CONTACT W/HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES OR
OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION. VAPORS MAY BE EXPLOSIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
RELEASE TOXIC FUMES OF AMMONIA, HYDROGEN SULFIDE & OXIDES OF SULFUR
& NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS
WHEN DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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.