| Common Name: | AMMONIUM SULFATE |
| Manufacturer: | RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL |
| SDS Revision Date: | 3/23/2018 |
| SDS Format: | No Format Specified |
| Item Number(s): | 31FW21 |
| Manufacturer Model Number(s): |
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PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET
RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
ISSUE DATE: 12/15/14
REV.: 2
REV DATE: 03/23/18
DOCUMENT #: F/RPI/QC 7.7.3-02
PRODUCT NAME: AMMONIUM SULFATE
RPI ITEM NO: A20510
| SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION |  |
PRODUCT NAME: AMMONIUM SULFATE
RPI CATALOG #: A20510
SUPPLIER'S NAME: RESEARCH PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
SUPPLIERS ADDRESS:
410 N BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE MOUNT PROSPECT,
IL 60056
EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1-800-424-9300
OTHER INFORMATION: 847-635-7330
| SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS CLASSIFICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS):
H371:
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: CATEGORY 2
2.2 GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING HAZARD AND PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
PICTOGRAM: HEALTH HAZARD
SIGNAL WORD: WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENT(S):
H371: MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO ORGANS.
PREVENTION, RESPONSE, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT(S):
P260: DO NOT BREATHE DUST/FUME/GAS/MIST/VAPORS/SPRAY.
P264: WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
P270: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
P308 + P311:
IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/ PHYSICIAN
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501: DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/ CONTAINER TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL PLANT.
| SECTION 3- COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
COMPONENT CAS# EINECS # FORMULA: MOLECULAR % AGE
WEIGHT
AMMONIUM SULFATE 7783-20-2 231-984-1 H8N2O4S 132.14/MOL 99 - 100
| SECTION 4 - FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
GENERAL ADVICE: CONSULT A DOCTOR AND SHOW THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET.
I. IF INHALED:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND MONITOR BREATHING. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CONSULT A
DOCTOR.
II. IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT:
IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SOAP AND WATER FOR AT LEAST
15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES AND WASH BEFORE REUSE.
CONSULT A DOCTOR.
III. IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT:
FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONSULT
A DOCTOR.
IV. IF SWALLOWED:
RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY
MEDICAL PERSONNEL. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
CONSULT A DOCTOR.
4.2 MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED:
TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
4.3 INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED:
SHOW THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET TO THE DOCTOR IN ATTENDANCE. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
ATTENTION IS REQUIRED.
| SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
USE WATER SPRAY, ALCOHOL-RESISTANT FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE
5.2 SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
SULFUR OXIDES. AMMONIA. NITROGEN OXIDES (NOX)..
5.3 PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
5.4 FURTHER INFORMATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE
| SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
DO NOT TAKE ACTION WITHOUT SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING - SEE SECTION 8
OF SDS. EVACUATE PERSONNEL TO SAFE AREAS. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS, MIST, DUST OR GAS.
6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT LET PRODUCT ENTER DRAINS.
6.3 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
COVER SPILLAGE WITH SUITABLE ABSORBENT MATERIAL. USING NON-SPARK TOOLS,
SWEEP UP MATERIAL AND PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER. DECONTAMINATE
SPILL SITE WITH 10% CAUSTIC SOLUTION AND VENTILATE AREA UNTIL AFTER
DISPOSAL IS COMPLETE. HOLD ALL MATERIAL FOR APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL AS
DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 13 OF SDS.
6.4 REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
FOR REQUIRED PPE SEE SECTION 8. FOR DISPOSAL SEE SECTION 13.
| SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
AVOID CONDITIONS WHICH CREATE DUST. AVOID INHALATION OF DUST. AVOID
CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. DO NOT TASTE OR SWALLOW. DO NOT
EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. SEE SECTION 8 OF THE SDS
FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY SEALED UNTIL READY FOR USE. KEEP IN A DRY
PLACE. STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
7.3 SPECIFIC END USE(S):
USE IN A LABORATORY FUME HOOD WHERE POSSIBLE. REFER TO EMPLOYER'S
COSHH RISK ASSESSMENT.
| SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS:
COMPONENTS WITH WORKPLACE CONTROL PARAMETERS:
CONTAINS NO SUBSTANCES WITH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES.
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS:
I. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. ENSURE ALL ENGINEERING MEASURES
DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 7 OF SDS ARE IN PLACE. ENSURE LABORATORY IS
EQUIPPED WITH A SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION.
8.3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
I. EYE/FACE PROTECTION:
FACE SHIELD AND SAFETY GLASSES USE EQUIPMENT FOR EYE PROTECTION TESTED
AND APPROVED UNDER APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT STANDARDS SUCH AS NIOSH (US)
OR EN 166(EU).
II. SKIN PROTECTION:
WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AS
DESCRIBED BY OSHA'S EYE AND FACE PROTECTION REGULATIONS IN 29 CFR
1910.133 OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN166
III. BODY PROTECTION:
WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COMPLETE SUIT PROTECTING AGAINST
CHEMICALS, THE TYPE OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE SELECTED ACCORDING
TO THE CONCENTRATION AND AMOUNT OF THE DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE AT THE
SPECIFIC WORKPLACE.
IV. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN 29 CFR 1910.134 OR EUROPEAN
STANDARD EN 149. USE A NIOSH/MSHA OR EUROPEAN STANDARD EN149 APPROVED
RESPIRATOR IF EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED OR IF IRRITATION OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS ARE EXPERIENCED.
V. CONTROL OF ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE: DO NOT LET PRODUCT ENTER DRAINS
| SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: WHITE CRYSTALS SOLID
ODOR: ODORLESS
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH(0.1 MOLAR AQUA SOLUTION): 5.5
MELTING / FREEZING POINT: 235 DEG. C
INITIAL BOILING POINT RANGE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLASH POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EVAPORATION RATE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE
UPPER / LOWER FLAMMABILITY OR EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE @25 DEG. C: 2.57 KPA
VAPOR PRESSURE @35 DEG. C: 4.47 KPA
RELATIVE DENSITY @20 DEG. C: 1.77
WATER SOLUBILITY @0 DEG. C: 70.6 G/L
WATER SOLUBILITY @25 DEG. C: 76.7 G/L
WATER SOLUBILITY @100 DEG. C: 103.8 G/L
SOLUBILITY(ALCOHOL AND ACETONE): PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE
VISCOSITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
| SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
STABILITY: STABLE UNDER RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS.
CONDITION TO AVOID: EXCESSIVE HEAT. CONTACT WITH INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: AMMONIA NITROGEN OXIDES, OXIDES OF SULFUR
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, POTASSIUM, NITRATES.
| SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ACUTE TOXICITY:
LD50 ORAL: 3000 MG/KG (RAT)
LD50 DERMAL: 2000 MG/KG (RAT)
LC50 INHALATION: 0.900 MG/L (GUINEA PIG, 8 H)
| SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
ECOTOXICITY:
THE PRODUCT CONTAINS FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES WHICH ARE HAZARDOUS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT. TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS, MAY CAUSE LONG-TERM ADVERSE
EFFECTS IN THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
COMPONENT FRESHWATER FISH WATER FLEA
AMMONIUM SULFATE CYPRINUS CARPIO: EC50: 423 MG/L/24H
LC50: >460MG/L/96H
BRACHYDANIO RERIO: LC50: 14 MG/L/48H
LC50: 420 MG/L/96H
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BIOACCUMLATIVE POTENTIAL: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RESULTS OF PBT AND VPVB ASSESSMENT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
CHRONIC TOXICITY: THERE ARE NO KNOWN CARCINOGENIC CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT
MOBILITY:
WILL LIKELY BE MOBILE IN THE ENVIRONMENT DUE TO ITS WATER SOLUBILITY.
COMPONENT LOG POW
AMMONIUM SULFATE -5.1
| SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY OR RECYCLING SHOULD BE MANAGED IN AN
APPROPRIATE AND APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. PROCESSING, USE OR
CONTAMINATION OF THIS PRODUCT MAY CHANGE THE WASTE MANAGEMENT OPTIONS.
STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS MAY DIFFER FROM FEDERAL DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF CONTAINER AND UNUSED CONTENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS.
| SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DOT: NOT REGULATED
TDG: NOT REGULATED
IATA: NOT REGULATED
IMDG/IMO: NOT REGULATED
| SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
INTERNATIONAL INVENTORIES:
TSCA DSL NDSL ELINCS NLP PICCS ENCS AICS CHINA KECL
LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED LISTED
USA FEDERAL REGULATION:
SARA 313:
INGREDIENT CAS NUMBER WEIGHT % SARA 313-THRESHOLD VALUES %
AMMONIUM SULFATE 7783-20-2 >95.0% 1.0
SARA 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIZATION: NOT APPLICABLE
TSCA 12(B): NOT APPLICABLE
CLEAN WATER ACT/CLEAN AIR ACT: NOT APPLICABLE
OSHA: NOT APPLICABLE
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PROPOSITION 65 CHEMICALS.
STATE RIGHT TO KNOW:
MASSACHUSETTS NEW JERSEY PENNSYLVANIA ILLINOIS RHODE ISLAND
LISTED LISTED LISTED
HMIS RATING:
HEALTH HAZARD 1
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD
FLAMMABILITY 0
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
NFPA RATING
HEALTH HAZARD 0
FIRE HAZARD 0
REACTIVITY HAZARD 0
US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION:
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) DOT MARINE POLLUTANT DOT SEVER MARINE
POLLUTANT
NO NO NO
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY DHS CHEMICALS.
CANADA:
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA
OF THE CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS (CPR) AND THE SDS CONTAINS ALL
THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE CPR.
THIS SDS COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION (EC).
| SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION | |
THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT BUT DOES NOT PURPORT TO
BE ALL INCLUSIVE AND SHALL BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE. RESEARCH PRODUCTS
INTERNATIONAL CORP. SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE RESULTING
FROM HANDLING OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE ABOVE PRODUCT. SEE REVERSE SIDE
OF INVOICE OR PACKING SLIP FOR ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
THIS PRODUCT IS SOLD FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES
USE ONLY.