Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:06/23/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-951-3072
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKPVB

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: G.A.BINAS

Cage: 63415

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS: 12125-02-9

RTECS: BP4550000

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 1650 MG/KG (RAT)
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN
CONTACT(IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF INHALATION.
SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (SENSITIZER), OF
INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT AVAILABLE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITANT AND SENSITIZER
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:REPEATED OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE IS
NOT KNOWN TO AGGRAVATE MEDICAL CONDITION.

First Aid:EYE: REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER
FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, KEEPING LIDS OPEN. DO NOT USE EYE
OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH
PLENTY OF WATER. G ENTLY & THOROUGHLY WASH THE CONTAMINATED SKIN
WITH WATER & NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. COVER THE IRRITATED SKIN WITH AN
EMOLIENT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
INHALATION: ALLOW VICTIM TO RE ST IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. SEEK
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN
CLOTHING. IF PERSON NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT AVAILABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE APPROPRIATE TOOLS TO PUT THE SPILLED SOLID
IN A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. FINISH CLEANING BY
SPREADING WATER ON THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE AND DISPOSE OF
ACCORDING TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL A UTHORITY REQUIREMENTS. LARGE: USE
A SHOVEL TO PUT MATERIAL INTO A CONVENIENT WASTE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER. BE CAREFUL THAT THE PRODUCT IS NOT PRESENT AT A
CONCENTRATION ABOVE TLV.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT
VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. IF INGESTED, SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY AND SHOW TH E CONTAINER OR LABEL. AVOID
CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES SUCH AS
ALKALIS
Other Precautions:NO SPECIFIC STORAGE IS REQUIRED. USE SHELVES OR
CABINETS STURDY ENOUGH TO BEAR THE WEIGHT OF THE CHEMICALS. BE SURE
THAT IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO STRAIN TO REACH MATERIALS; AND THAT
SHELVES ARE NOT OVER LOADED.

Respiratory Protection:A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE
USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF THE PRODUCT.
Ventilation:USE PROCESS ENCLOSURES, LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION, OR OTHER
ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE LEVELS BELOW RECOMMENDED
EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, DUST RESPIRATOR, BOOTS, GLOVES,
FULL SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE
SUFFICIENT CONSULT A SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.
CONSULT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECTRUM CODE: A5020.

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUBLIMES
Spec Gravity:1.53
pH:7 (NEUTRAL)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN H20
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, SALINE, ASTRINGENT (SLIGHT); NO TASTE. SOLID
CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTIVE WITH ALKALIS. SLIGHTLY REACTIVE TO REACTIVE WITH METALS,
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL AND REGIONAL AUTHORITY AUTHORITIES.

Toxicological Information:ROUTES OF ENTRY: EYE CONTACT, INHALATION.
ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY LD50: 1650 MG/KG (RAT). CHRONIC EFFECTS ON
HUMANS: NOT AVAILBLE. OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: HAZARDOUS IN
CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITAN T), OF INHALATION. SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS
IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (SENSITIZER), INGESTION.

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.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY: NOT AVAILABLE. BOD5 & COD: NOT AVAILABLE.
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS SHORT TERM
DEGRADATION PRODUCTS ARE NOT LIKELY. HOWEVER, LONG TERM DEGRADATION
PRODUCTS MAY ARISE. TOXICITY OF PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THE
PRODUCTS OF BIODEGADATION ARE MORE TOXIC. SPECIAL REMARKS ON THE
PRODUCTS ON THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: NOT AVAILABLE.

Transport Information:NOT A US DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL.

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA 8(B) INVENTORY: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE.
CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: AMMONIUM CHLORIDE.
State Regulatory Information:NOT AVAILABLE.