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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE DISTRIBUTORS; &S0 NATIONAL AMMONIA COMPANY BOWER AMMONIA & CHEMICAL COMPANY NORTHEASTERN AMMONIA COMPANY, INC. AL WELLS, INC. "ACGNY s VANK:RK STS PHILADELPHIA PA19135 CORPORATE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 215-535-7530 CHEMTREC (CMA) 800*424-9300 1 DESCRIPTION CHEMICAL NAME: Ammonium Hydroxiae Solution SYNONYMS: Aqua Ammonia CHEMICAL FAMILY: Ammonia FORMULA: NH.OH + H^O COMPOSITION: 29.4% by weight of ammonia gas dissolved in water. CAS REGISTRY NO 1336-21-5 MOL. WT.: 35 05 (NH.OH) STATEMENT OF HEALTH HAZARD HAZARD DESCRIPTION: Irritant and corrosive to skin, eye, respiratory tract and mucous membranes. May cause severe bums, eye and lung injuries. Skin and respiratory related diseases aggravated by exposure. Not recognized by OSHA as a carcinogen. Not listed in the National Toxicology Program annual report. Not listed as a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. EXPOSURE LIMITS: Vapor - OSHA - 35 ppm. 27 mg/m3 STEL 15 minutes ACGIH - 25 ppm. 18 mg/m3 TLV. 8 hour TWA 35 ppm, 27 mg/m3 STEL 15 minutes EMERGENCY TREATMENT EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Skin: local irritation, burns: blister formation. Eye: burns, may lead to blindness. Ingestion: burning pain in mouth, throat, stomach, thorax, constriction of throat, coughing, followed by vomiting or diarrhea. Probable lethal ingestion dose is 3-4 ml. (1 ounce), inhalation: irritation, headache coughing, severe lung congestion, breathing difficulty, convulsions, shock). EMERGENCY AID: Skin: flush with copious amount of water white removing contaminated clothing, shoes. Do not rub. or apply ointment on affected area. Ingestion: if conscious, give large amount of water to drink. Refer immediately to physician. Eye: flush with copious amount of water for 15 min. Eyelids should be held apart and away from eyeball for thorough rinsing. Inhalation: remove to fresh air. Administer oxygen or artificial respiration if necessary. IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST OR EXPOSURE IS SEVERE. SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL HELP. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Eye injury may appear as delayed phenomenon. Pulmonary edema may follow chemical bronchitis. Supportive treatment with necessary ventilatory actions, including oxygen, may warrant consideration. PHYSICAL DATA BOILING PT.: NH, vapors released on warming VAPOR PRESSURE: @ 15.5C: 420-475 mm Hg SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.8974 at 60F PERCENT VOLATILE: 100% at 212F APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless liquid and pungent odor FREEZING PT.: -77 7C (-t08F) VAPOR DENSITY (Air=1): less than 1 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Complete EVAPORATION RATE (Water=1): Similar FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT: None AUTOIGNITION TEMP.: Not applicable FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR: for evolved ammonia: LEL 16% UEL 25% EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Non-combustible SPECIAL FIRE-FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not considered a primary fire hazard, but care should be taxen to avoid exposure to liquid product involved in fire. Wear splash-proof, gas-tight chemical goggles, respiratory protection, rubber gloves and clothing to avoid contact as needed. Cool fire-exposed containers. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: When heated, material will give off ammonia gas. a strong irritant to eye. respiratory tract, and moist skin. Closed containers exposed to extreme heat may develop pressure. Combustion of released ammonia may form nitrogen oxides. \ SAL 000009466 Revision: January 1990 J 6S0*1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (Continued) CHEMICAL REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable at room temperate Aqua ammonia will react exothermically with acids. Releases ammonia vapor when heated. CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid mixing with sulfuric acid or other strong mineral acids, mixing with hypochlorites (chlorine bleach) other halogens, sooium h^croxide Avoid contact with galvanized surfaces, copper, brass, bronze, aluminum alloys, mercury, gold, stiver, strong cidizers. Avoid heating. HAZARDOUS DEC0MPOS1TON PRODUCTS. Ammonia decomposition to hydrogen ana nitrogen gases aoove 450'C (842F) SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES STEPS TO BE TAKEN Wear respiratory protection and protective clothing, see PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Stop source if possible. Stay upwind and use wale' spray to absorb the evolved gas Dilute with large amount of water Contain spill by diking WASTE DISPOSAL Listed as hazarxus SuDstance under CWA (40 CFR 1164. 40 CFR 117.3 Reportable Quantity Category C. 1000 #/454kg ). Comp'y with all regulations Suitably diluted, product may be disposed of on agricultural land as fertilizer. Keep spill from entering streams or lakes. SPECIAL PROTECTION AND PROCEDURES RESPIRATORY PROTECTION MSHA/NIOSH approved respiratory protection with full facepiece for gas and vapor contaminants effective for ammonium hydroxide and able to be used for entry and escape in emergencies. Refer to 29 CFR 1910 134 and ANSI Z882 for 'equipments and selection VENTILATION- Local exhaust sufficiem to keep ammonia gas to 25 ppm or less. Refer to 29CRF 1910134 and ANSI 29 2 for requirements and selection PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Splash-c<oof. gas-tight chemical safety goggles, rubber gloves and overshoes lo prevent contact Cotton work clothes recommended. Refer to 29 CRF 1910.132 to 1910 136 for requirements SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS HANDLING AND STORING. Keep m strong glass or plastic, tightly closed containers. Store in cool (26.7=C/80F) and well-ventilated area. WORKPLACE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT as discussed above should be near, but outside of aqua ammonia area. Eyewash and safety shower in immediate vicinity See 29 CFR 1910 141 for workplace requirements. DISPOSAL. Aqua ammonia is listed as a hazardous substance under FWPCA See WASTE DISPOSAL. PERSONAL. Avoid unnecessary exposure. Use protective equipment as needed Do not wear contact lenses. LABELING AND SHIPPING HAZARD CLASS: Corrosive Material PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Ammonium Hydroxide (Aqua Ammonia) Corrosive Material NA-2672 (RO) PLACARD Corrosive LABEL. Corrosive NA-2672 IDENTIFICATION NO.. NA-2672 National Fire Protection Assoc. Hazard Rating: Hazardous Materials Identification System Label: AMMONIUM HY0R0XI0E HEALTH FLAMMABILITY REACTIVITY S E 1ST PERSONAL PROTECTION OTHER REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response. Compensation, and Liability Aci of 1980 any environmental release of this chemical equal to or over the reportable quantity of 1000 lbs must be reported promptly to the National Response Center. Washington. D C. (1 -800-424-8802). Any consumer product containing 5% or more ammonia requires a POISON label under FHSA {16 CFR 1500.129(1)). This material is subject to the reporting requremenis of Section 313. Title III of the Supertund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40CFR372. The information, data, and recommendations in this material safety data sheet relate only to the specific material designated herein and do not reiate lo use in combination with any other material or in any process. The information, data, and recommendations set forth herein are believed by us to be accurate. We make no warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect thereto and assume no liability In connection with any use of such information, data, and recommendations. _________ V SAL 000009A67