Product ID:84-3750, AMMONIUM CARBONATE
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLJXJ

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

AMMONIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 506-87-6

RTECS: BP1925000

OSHA PEL 50 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: LUNGS, SKIN, EYES.
EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION:
MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. INHALTION: MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRO NIC: NO CHRONIC EFFECTS DATA
FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING CONDITIONS OF THE EYES,
SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED ARE FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING & LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF
WATER & INDUCE VOMITING AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL.
IMMEDIATELY CALL PHYSICIAN OR POIS ON CONTROL CENTER.
INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
KEEP WARM, QUIET & GET MEDICAL AID.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Lower Limits:16%
Upper Limits:25%
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTER SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORIZES AT TEMPERATURES OF ABOUT 140F
TO GIVE AMMONIA, A HIGHLY IRRITATING FUME.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATED AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED,
LIGHT-RESISTANT CONTAINER AT A TEMPERATURE NOT ABOVE 30C.
Other Precautions:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST/MECHANICAL(GENERAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH, AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SIZE: 500G. SYNONYMS: HARTSHORN.

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:=60.C, 140.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:SUBLIMATION
Vapor Density:2.7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A(H20=1)
Solubility in Water:25G/100ML H20@20C
Appearance and Odor:TRANSLUCENT, HARD CRYSTALS OR CUBES. STRONG AMMONIA
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:DECOMPOSES

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS AND ACID SALTS; SALTS OF IRON, ZINC, ALKALOIDS, ALUM, CALOMEL,
TARTER EMETIC. STRONG OXIDIZERS. NITRITES, SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES ON EXPOSURE TO AIR WITH LOSS OF
NH3 AND CO2.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND/OR CARBON DIOXIDE
AND NOX AND NH3.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTER DISPOSER
(TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: INV-MUSLD50: 96 MG/KG.

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:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: NONE.

Transport Information:OTHER REGULATED SUBSTANCES, SOLID, N.O.S.
(AMMONIUM CARBONATE), 9, NA3077, III. LABELS(S) REQUIRED: CLASS 9.

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
REPORTING: ACUTE. SARA EHS SE. 302 TPQ: NO. SARA SEC 313 CHEMICAL:
NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.
CERCLA SEC. 103 RQ LBS: NO. RCRA SEC.: NO.