Product ID:AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEERF
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS

CAS: 7664-41-7

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No IARC:No OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
irritation (possibly severe), lack of sense of smell, nausea,
vomiting, chest pain, difficulty breathing, headache, lung damage
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: digestive disorders SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), blisters, frostbite LONG
TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure EYE
CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe),
frostbite, tearing, blindness, glaucoma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as
effects reported in short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM
EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe), difficulty breathing,
kidney damage LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short
term exposure
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. EYE CONTACT: Immediately
flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get
immediate medical attention. INGESTION: DO NOT induce vomiting.
Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Give large
amounts of water or milk. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower
than hips to help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious,
turn head to side. Get medical attention immediately. NOTE TO
PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen. For ingestion,
consider esophagoscopy. Avoid gastric lavage.

Autoignition Temp:1204 F (651 C)
Lower Limits:15%
Upper Limits:28%
Extinguishing Media:carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical Large fires:
Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Do not get water inside container. Move
container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool
containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay
away from the ends of tanks. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate
hazard area and deny entry. Stop flow of gas.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard. Moderate
explosion hazard. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed to
heat.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.111. Protect from physical
damage. Store outside or in a detached building. Inside storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Avoid
heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Keep separated
from incompatible substances. Keep separated from incompatible
substances. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated
area. Notify State Emergency Response Commission for storage or use
at amounts greater than or equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section
302). SARA Section 303 requires facilities storing a material with
a TPQ to participate in local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA
40 CFR 355.30).
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 250 ppm Any
chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing
protection against this substance. Any supplied-air respirator. 300
ppm Any supplied-air respirator. Any powered, air-purifying
respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against this
substance. Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece
and cartridge(s) providing protection against this substance. Any
air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and a canister
providing protection against this substance. Any self-contained
breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any supplied-air
respirator with a full facepiece. Escape - Any air-purifying
respirator with a full facepiece and a canister providing
protection against this substance. Any appropriate escape-type,
self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance
with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS: 50 ppm (35 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 35 ppm (27 mg/m3) OSHA
STEL (vacated by 58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 25 ppm ACGIH TWA 35
ppm ACGIH STEL 25 ppm (18 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
35 ppm (27 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL

Boiling Pt:-27 F (-33 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-108 F (-78 C)
Vapor Pres:6658 mmHg @ 21 C
Vapor Density:0.5967
Spec Gravity:Not applicable
pH:11.6 (1.0 N solution)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:Not applicable
Solubility in Water:38% @ 20 C
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:gas COLOR:colorless ODOR:pungent
odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Minimize contact with material. Avoid
inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Containers may
rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
ammonia, oxides of nitrogen Thermal decomposition products:
ammonia, oxides of nitrogen
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations.

Toxicological Information:AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS: TOXICITY DATA: 2000 ppm/4
hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50 LOCAL EFFECTS: Corrosive: inhalation,
skin, eye, ingestion ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic:
inhalation MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: eye
disorders, respiratory disorders, skin disorders and allergies
TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.

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 DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 1600 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Common jollytail (Galaxias maculatus) INVERTEBRATE
TOXICITY: 7700 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50 (Immobilization) Ark shell
(Anadara granosa) ALGAL TOXICITY: 2100-2300 ug/L NR hour(s)
(Abundance) Algae,phytoplankton,algal mat (Algae) PHYTOTOXICITY:
16500 ug/L 30 hour(s) (Abundance) Common water-nymph (Najas
guadalupensis) OTHER TOXICITY: 27200 ug/L 30 hour(s) LETH
(Mortality) Frog (Rana sp)

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Ammonia, anhydrous ID NUMBER: UN1005 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 2.3
LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison gas; Corrosive QUANTITY LIMITATIONS:
PASSENGER AIRCRAFT OR RAILCAR: Forbidden CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY: 25 kg

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS:
500LBSTPQ SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS: 100LBSRQ SARA
TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR
370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: No FIRE: No REACTIVE: No SUDDEN
RELEASE: Yes SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65):
AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS: 100LBSRQ OSHA
PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): AMMONIA, ANHYDROUS: 10000LBSTQ
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.