| Common Name: | AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS |
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PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 /
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 07/06/1998
REVISION DATE: 11/21/2016
SUPERSEDES: 12/29/2015
VERSION: 2.0
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT FORM: SUBSTANCE
SUBSTANCE NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS
CAS-NO.: 1336-21-6
PRODUCT CODE: LC11050
FORMULA: NH4OH
SYNONYMS:
AMMONIA HYDRATE, 28%-30% / AMMONIA, LIQUOR, 25% </=CONC <35% / AMMONIA,
SOLUTIONS, 28%-30% / AMMONIA WATER, 28%-30% / AQUA AMMONIA, SOLUTION,
28%-30% / SPIRIT OF HART SHORN, 28%-30%
1.2. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE:
CHEMICAL RAW MATERIAL FOOD INDUSTRY: ADDITIVE SOLVENT
1.3. SUPPLIER:
LABCHEM INC
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1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 OR 011-703-527-3887
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS-US CLASSIFICATION:
ACUTE TOXICITY (ORAL) CATEGORY 4:
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
ACUTE TOXICITY (INHALATION: VAPOR) CATEGORY 4:
H332: HARMFUL IF INHALED
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 1C:
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION CATEGORY 1:
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - ACUTE HAZARD CATEGORY 1:
H400: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
GHS-US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS-US):
GHS05: CORROSION
GHS07: EXCLAMATION MARK
GHS09: ENVIRONMENT
SIGNAL WORD (GHS-US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
H302+H332: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR IF INHALED
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H400: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
P260: DO NOT BREATHE MIST, SPRAY, VAPORS.
P264: WASH EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
P270: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
P271: USE ONLY OUTDOORS OR IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
P273: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
P280:
WEAR EYE PROTECTION, FACE PROTECTION, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, PROTECTIVE
GLOVES.
P301+P330+P331:
IF SWALLOWED: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
P303+P361+P353:
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR):
REMOVE/TAKE OFF IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. RINSE SKIN WITH
WATER/SHOWER.
P305+P351+P338:
IF IN EYES:
RINSE CAUTIOUSLY WITH WATER FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTACT LENSES, IF
PRESENT AND EASY TO DO. CONTINUE RINSING
P310: IMMEDIATELY CALL A POISON CENTER OR DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN.
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
P391: COLLECT SPILLAGE.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING
2.3. OTHER HAZARDS WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN CLASSIFICATION:
OTHER HAZARDS NOT CONTRIBUTING TO THE CLASSIFICATION: NONE.
2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. SUBSTANCES:
SUBSTANCE TYPE: MULTI-CONSTITUENT
NAME: AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS
CAS-NO.: 1336-21-6
NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % GHS-US CLASSIFICATION
WATER (CAS-NO.) 7732-18-5 72 NOT CLASSIFIED
AMMONIA (CAS-NO.) 7664-41-7 28 FLAM. GAS 2, H221
PRESS. GAS (COMP.), H280
ACUTE TOX. 3 (INHALATION), H331
SKIN CORR. 1B, H314
AQUATIC ACUTE 1, H400
FULL TEXT OF HAZARD CLASSES AND H-STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
3.2. MIXTURES: NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST-AID MEASURES GENERAL: CHECK THE VITAL FUNCTIONS.
UNCONSCIOUS: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRWAY AND RESPIRATION.
RESPIRATORY ARREST: ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN.
CARDIAC ARREST: PERFORM RESUSCITATION.
VICTIM CONSCIOUS WITH LABORED BREATHING: HALF-SEATED.
VICTIM IN SHOCK: ON HIS BACK WITH LEGS SLIGHTLY RAISED.
VOMITING:
PREVENT ASPHYXIA/ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. PREVENT COOLING BY COVERING THE
VICTIM (NO WARMING UP). KEEP WATCHING THE VICTIM. GIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL AID.
KEEP THE VICTIM CALM, AVOID PHYSICAL STRAIN. DEPENDING ON THE VICTIM'S
CONDITION: DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION: REMOVE THE VICTIM INTO FRESH AIR.
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS: CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LOTS OF WATER (15 MINUTES)/SHOWER. DO NOT APPLY
(CHEMICAL) NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. REMOVE CLOTHING WHILE WASHING. DO NOT
REMOVE CLOTHING IF IT STICKS TO THE SKIN. COVER WOUNDS WITH STERILE
BANDAGE. CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE.
IF BURNED SURFACE >10%: TAKE VICTIM TO HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT:
RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. COVER EYES
ASEPTICALLY. DO NOT APPLY NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. TAKE VICTIM TO AN
OPHTHALMOLOGIST.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INGESTION:
GIVE LOTS OF WATER TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A
DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. CALL POISON INFORMATION CENTRE
(WWW.BIG.BE/ANTIGIF.HTM). TAKE THE CONTAINER/VOMIT TO THE DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: IMMEDIATELY TO HOSPITAL.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS (ACUTE AND DELAYED):
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS:
NOT EXPECTED TO PRESENT A SIGNIFICANT HAZARD UNDER ANTICIPATED CONDITIONS
OF NORMAL USE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
DRY/SORE THROAT. COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION
OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. NAUSEA. HEADACHE.
EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS:
POSSIBLE OEDEMA OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE INFLAMMATION OF
THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE LARYNGEAL SPASM/OEDEMA.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
RISK OF LUNG EDEMA. RISK OF PNEUMONIA. RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES. POSSIBLE
ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT: CAUSTIC BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT:
IRRITATION OF THE EYE TISSUE. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
RISK OF ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. NAUSEA. VOMITING.
AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
BLUE/GREY DISCOLORATION OF THE SKIN. BLOOD IN STOOL. BLOOD IN VOMIT.
POSSIBLE ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: SHOCK.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION OF THE EYE
TISSUE. REDNESS OF THE EYE TISSUE. POSSIBLE INFLAMMATION OF THE RESPIRATORY
TRACT. RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES. AFFECTION OF THE NASAL SEPTUM.
4.3. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY:
OBTAIN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. SUITABLE (AND UNSUITABLE) EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: ADAPT EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NO UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA KNOWN.
5.2. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
FIRE HAZARD: DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. NON COMBUSTIBLE.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD.
REACTIONS WITH EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
REACTIVITY:
ON HEATING: RELEASE OF TOXIC/CORROSIVE/COMBUSTIBLE GASES/VAPORS (AMMONIA).
ON BURNING:
RELEASE OF TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES/VAPORS (NITROUS VAPORS).
CONCENTRATED SOLUTION VIOLENT TO EXPLOSIVE REACTION WITH MANY COMPOUNDS
E.G.: WITH (SOME) HALOGENS COMPOUNDS, WITH (STRONG) OXIDIZERS AND WITH
(SOME) ACIDS.
5.3. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
COOL TANKS/DRUMS WITH WATER SPRAY/REMOVE THEM INTO SAFETY. DO NOT MOVE THE
LOAD IF EXPOSED TO HEAT. DILUTE TOXIC GASES WITH WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT
OF TOXIC FIRE-FIGHTING WATER. USE WATER MODERATELY AND IF POSSIBLE COLLECT
OR CONTAIN IT.
PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING:
DO NOT ENTER FIRE AREA WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
GAS-TIGHT SUIT. CORROSION-PROOF SUIT. SEE "MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
KEEP UPWIND. MARK THE DANGER AREA. CONSIDER EVACUATION. CLOSE DOORS AND
WINDOWS OF ADJACENT PREMISES. NO NAKED FLAMES. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: STOP LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. VENTILATE AREA.
6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION. PREVENT SPREADING IN SEWERS.
6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
FOR CONTAINMENT:
CONTAIN RELEASED SUBSTANCE, PUMP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS. CONSULT
"MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT MATERIAL OF CONTAINERS. PLUG THE LEAK, CUT
OFF THE SUPPLY. DAM UP THE LIQUID SPILL. TRY TO REDUCE EVAPORATION. DILUTE
TOXIC GASES/VAPORS WITH WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF TOXIC/CORROSIVE
PRECIPITATION WATER.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP: DAMAGED/COOLED TANKS MUST BE EMPTIED.
TAKE UP LIQUID SPILL INTO ABSORBENT MATERIAL, E.G.:
SAND/EARTH OR POWDERED LIMESTONE. SCOOP ABSORBED SUBSTANCE INTO CLOSING
CONTAINERS. SEE "MATERIAL-HANDLING" FOR SUITABLE CONTAINER MATERIALS.
CAREFULLY COLLECT THE SPILL/LEFTOVERS. TAKE COLLECTED SPILL TO
MANUFACTURER/COMPETENT AUTHORITY. CLEAN CONTAMINATED SURFACES WITH AN
EXCESS OF WATER. WASH CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT AFTER HANDLING.
6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS:
SEE HEADING 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION.
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
COMPLY WITH THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
IMMEDIATELY. CLEAN CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. USE CORROSION PROOF EQUIPMENT.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN/DRY THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE
WASTE INTO THE DRAIN. KEEP AWAY FROM NAKED FLAMES/HEAT. OBSERVE STRICT
HYGIENE. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION IN THE
AIR REGULARLY. CARRY OPERATIONS IN THE OPEN/UNDER LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION
OR WITH RESPIRATORY PROTECTION. EXHAUST GAS MUST BE NEUTRALIZED.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
WASH HANDS AND OTHER EXPOSED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING AND WHEN LEAVING WORK. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORAGE CONDITIONS:
KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP ONLY IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER
IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM:
INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: STRONG ACIDS. SILVER NITRATE. STRONG BASES.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: SOURCES OF IGNITION. DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
MAXIMUM STORAGE PERIOD: 365 DAYS
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: <38 DEG. C
HEAT-IGNITION: KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: HEAT SOURCES.
PROHIBITIONS ON MIXED STORAGE:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: OXIDIZING AGENTS. STRONG ACIDS. HALOGENS.
STORAGE AREA:
STORE AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE. KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT. STORE IN A DARK
AREA. KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP LOCKED UP. PROVIDE
FOR A TUB TO COLLECT SPILLS. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIAL RULES ON PACKAGING:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
CLOSING. CLEAN. OPAQUE. CORRECTLY LABELED. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SECURE FRAGILE PACKAGINGS IN SOLID CONTAINERS.
PACKAGING MATERIALS:
SUITABLE MATERIAL: SYNTHETIC MATERIAL. GLASS.
MATERIAL TO AVOID: ALUMINIUM. COPPER. TIN. ZINC. NICKEL. BRONZE.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS (1336-21-6):
ACGIH:
ACGIH TWA (MG/M3): 17 MG/M3
ACGIH:
ACGIH STEL (MG/M3): 24 MG/M3
OSHA:
OSHA PEEL (TWA) (MG/M3): 35 MG/M3
OSHA:
OSHA PEEL (TWA) (PPM): 50 PPM
IDLY:
US IDLY (PPM): 300 PPM
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (MG/M3): 18 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (PPM): 25 PPM
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (STEL) (MG/M3): 27 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (STEL) (PPM): 35 PPM
WATER (7732-18-5): NOT APPLICABLE
AMMONIA (7664-41-7):
ACGIH:
ACGIH TWA (MG/M3): 17 MG/M3
ACGIH:
ACGIH TWA (PPM): 25 PPM
ACGIH:
ACGIH STEL (MG/M3): 24 MG/M3
ACGIH:
ACGIH STEL (PPM): 25 PPM
OSHA:
OSHA PEEL (TWA) (MG/M3): 35 MG/M3
OSHA:
OSHA PEEL (TWA) (PPM): 50 PPM
IDLY:
US IDLY (PPM): 300 PPM
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (MG/M3): 18 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (TWA) (PPM): 25 PPM
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (STEL) (MG/M3): 27 MG/M3
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (STEL) (PPM): 35 PPM
8.2. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION. EMERGENCY EYE WASH
FOUNTAINS AND SAFETY SHOWERS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE.
8.3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE. CORROSION PROOF CLOTHING. FACE SHIELD.
HIGH GAS/VAPOR CONCENTRATION: GAS MASK. GLOVES. SAFETY GLASSES.
MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
GIVE EXCELLENT RESISTANCE: BUTYL RUBBER.
GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE:
NEOPRENE. NITRIDE RUBBER. VINTON. TETRAFLUOROETHYLENE.
GIVE LESS RESISTANCE: PVC.
GIVE POOR RESISTANCE: NATURAL RUBBER. POLYETHYLENE. PVA
HAND PROTECTION: GLOVES
EYE PROTECTION: SAFETY GLASSES
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: HEAD/NECK PROTECTION. CORROSION-PROOF CLOTHING
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: GAS MASK WITH FILTER TYPE K.
HIGH VAPOUR/GAS CONCENTRATION: SELF-CONTAINED RESPIRATOR
THERMAL HAZARD PROTECTION: NONE NECESSARY.
OTHER INFORMATION: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE DURING USE.
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: LIQUID
APPEARANCE: LIQUID.
COLOR: COLORLESS
ODOR: IRRITATING/PUNGENT ODOR
ODOR THRESHOLD: 5 - 50 PPM
PH: 11.7 (3.5 %)
PH SOLUTION: 3.5 %
MELTING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: 27 DEG. C
FLASH POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NON FLAMMABLE.
VAPOR PRESSURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE DENSITY: 0.88 - 0.91
SPECIFIC GRAVITY / DENSITY: 0.89
MOLECULAR MASS: 35.05 G/MOL
SOLUBILITY:
WATER: COMPLETE
LOG POW: -1.3
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NOT APPLICABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSION LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NO DATA AVAILABLE
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION:
MINIMUM IGNITION ENERGY: NOT APPLICABLE
VOC CONTENT: NOT APPLICABLE
OTHER PROPERTIES:
CLEAR. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES DEPENDING ON THE CONCENTRATION. VOLATILE.
SUBSTANCE HAS BASIC REACTION.
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY:
ON HEATING: RELEASE OF TOXIC/CORROSIVE/COMBUSTIBLE GASES/VAPORS (AMMONIA).
ON BURNING:
RELEASE OF TOXIC AND CORROSIVE GASES/VAPORS (NITROUS VAPORS).
CONCENTRATED SOLUTION VIOLENT TO EXPLOSIVE REACTION WITH MANY COMPOUNDS
E.G.: WITH (SOME) HALOGENS COMPOUNDS, WITH (STRONG) OXIDIZERS AND WITH
(SOME) ACIDS.
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY: STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
REACTS VIGOROUSLY WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS AND ACIDS.
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
HIGH TEMPERATURE. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. DIRECT SUNLIGHT. EXTREMELY HIGH
OR LOW TEMPERATURES.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH ACIDS. STRONG ACIDS. STRONG BASES.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:
GASEOUS AMMONIA. FUME. CARBON MONOXIDE. CARBON DIOXIDE.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: INHALATION; SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
ACUTE TOXICITY:
ORAL: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
INHALATION:
VAPOUR: HARMFUL IF INHALED.
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS (1336-21-6):
LD50 ORAL RAT: 350 MG/KG
ATE US (ORAL): 350 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
ATE US (VAPORS): 10.714 MG/L/4H
WATER (7732-18-5):
LD50 ORAL RAT: >/=90000 MG/KG
ATE US (ORAL): 90000 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
AMMONIA (7664-41-7):
ATE US (GASES): 700 PPMV/4H
ATE US (VAPORS): 3 MG/L/4H
ATE US (DUST, MIST): 0.5 MG/L/4H
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 11.7 (3.5 %)
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 11.7 (3.5 %)
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
"SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED"
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
POTENTIAL ADVERSE HUMAN HEALTH EFFECTS AND SYMPTOMS:
BASED ON AVAILABLE DATA, THE CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA ARE NOT MET.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
DRY/SORE THROAT. COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION
OF THE NASAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. NAUSEA. HEADACHE. EXPOSURE TO HIGH
CONCENTRATIONS: POSSIBLE OEDEMA OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE
INFLAMMATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE LARYNGEAL SPASM/OEDEMA.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: RISK OF LUNG EDEMA. RISK OF PNEUMONIA.
RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES. POSSIBLE ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT: CAUSTIC BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT:
IRRITATION OF THE EYE TISSUE. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
RISK OF ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. NAUSEA. VOMITING.
AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
BLUE/GREY DISCOLORATION OF THE SKIN. BLOOD IN STOOL. BLOOD IN VOMIT.
POSSIBLE ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: SHOCK.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS:
ON CONTINUOUS/REPEATED EXPOSURE/CONTACT:
COUGHING. IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. IRRITATION OF THE EYE
TISSUE. REDNESS OF THE EYE TISSUE. POSSIBLE INFLAMMATION OF THE RESPIRATORY
TRACT. RESPIRATORY DIFFICULTIES. AFFECTION OF THE NASAL SEPTUM.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY:
ECOLOGY - GENERAL: DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.
ECOLOGY - AIR:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR THE OZONE LAYER (REGULATION (EC) NO
1005/2009).
ECOLOGY - WATER:
WATER POLLUTANT (SURFACE WATER). AFFECTS THE SELF-CLEANING CAPACITY OF
SURFACE WATER. GROUND WATER POLLUTANT. MAXIMUM CONCENTRATION IN DRINKING
WATER: 0.50 MG/L (AMMONIUM) (DIRECTIVE 98/83/EC). HIGHLY TOXIC TO FISHES.
TOXIC TO INVERTEBRATES (DAPHNIA). MAY CAUSE EUTROPHICATION. HIGHLY TOXIC TO
PLANKTON. PH SHIFT. INHIBITION OF ACTIVATED SLUDGE.
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS (1336-21-6):
LC50 FISH 1: 0.16 - 1.1 MG/L (LC50; 96 H)
EC50 DAPHNIA 1: 2.08 MG/L (LC50; 48 H)
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS (1336-21-6):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
READILY BIODEGRADABLE IN WATER. OZONATION IN WATER. BIODEGRADABLE IN THE
SOIL. NO TEST DATA ON MOBILITY OF THE COMPONENTS AVAILABLE. OZONATION IN
THE AIR.
WATER (7732-18-5):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT ESTABLISHED.
AMMONIA (7664-41-7):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY: NOT ESTABLISHED.
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS (1336-21-6):
LOG POW: -1.3
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
BIOACCUMULATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
WATER (7732-18-5):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT ESTABLISHED.
AMMONIA (7664-41-7):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL: NOT ESTABLISHED.
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS:
OTHER INFORMATION: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
REMOVE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS.
HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER WITH OTHER WASTE. DIFFERENT
TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER IF THIS MAY ENTAIL A
RISK OF POLLUTION OR CREATE PROBLEMS FOR THE FURTHER MANAGEMENT OF THE
WASTE. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE MANAGED RESPONSIBLY. ALL ENTITIES THAT
STORE, TRANSPORT OR HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY
MEASURES TO PREVENT RISKS OF POLLUTION OR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
RECYCLE/REUSE. REMOVE FOR PHYSICO-CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT. REMOVE TO
AN AUTHORIZED INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND A FLUE GAS
SCRUBBER WITH ENERGY RECOVERY. USE APPROPRIATE CONTAINMENT TO AVOID
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
LWCA (THE NETHERLANDS):
KGA CATEGORY 02. HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2008/98/EC.
ECOLOGY - WASTE MATERIALS: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION:
UN2672 AMMONIA SOLUTIONS (RELATIVE DENSITY BETWEEN 0.880 AND 0.957 AT 15
DEGREES C IN WATER, WITH MORE THAN 10 PERCENT BUT NOT MORE THAN 35 PERCENT
AMMONIA), 8, III
UN-NO.(DOT): UN2672
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): AMMONIA SOLUTIONS
RELATIVE DENSITY BETWEEN 0.880 AND 0.957 AT 15 DEGREES C IN WATER, WITH
MORE THAN 10 PERCENT BUT NOT MORE THAN 35 PERCENT AMMONIA
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) (DOT):
8 - CLASS 8 - CORROSIVE MATERIAL 49 CFR 173.136
PACKING GROUP (DOT): III - MINOR DANGER
HAZARD LABELS (DOT): 8 - CORROSIVE
DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT: YES
MARINE POLLUTANT: YES
CORROSIVE, CLASS/DIVISION 8
DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 203
DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 241
DOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS (49 CFR 172.102):
IB3 - AUTHORIZED IBCS:
METAL (31A, 31B AND 31N); RIGID PLASTICS (31H1 AND 31H2); COMPOSITE (31HZ1
AND 31HA2, 31HB2, 31HN2, 31HD2 AND 31HH2).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
ONLY LIQUIDS WITH A VAPOR PRESSURE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 110 KPA AT 50 C
(1.1 BAR AT 122 F), OR 130 KPA AT 55 C (1.3 BAR AT 131 F) ARE AUTHORIZED,
EXCEPT FOR UN2672 (ALSO SEE SPECIAL PROVISION IP8 IN TABLE 2 FOR UN2672).
IP8:
AMMONIA SOLUTIONS MAY BE TRANSPORTED IN RIGID OR COMPOSITE PLASTIC IBCS
(31H1, 31H2 AND 31HZ1) THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY PASSED, WITHOUT LEAKAGE OR
PERMANENT DEFORMATION, THE HYDROSTATIC TEST SPECIFIED IN 178.814 OF THIS
SUBCHAPTER AT A TEST PRESSURE THAT IS NOT LESS THAN 1.5 TIMES THE VAPOR
PRESSURE OF THE CONTENTS AT 55 C (131 F).
T7 - 4 178.274(D)(2) NORMAL............. 178.275(D)(3)
TP1:
THE MAXIMUM DEGREE OF FILLING MUST NOT EXCEED THE DEGREE OF FILLING
DETERMINED BY THE FOLLOWING: DEGREE OF FILLING = 97 / 1 + A (TR - TF)
WHERE: TR IS THE MAXIMUM MEAN BULK TEMPERATURE DURING TRANSPORT, AND TF IS
THE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS OF THE LIQUID DURING FILLING.
DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 154
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL (49 CFR 173.27): 5 L
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49 CFR 175.75): 60 L
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION:
A - THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO VESSEL
AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL.
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE OTHER:
40 - STOW "CLEAR OF LIVING QUARTERS", 52 - STOW "SEPARATED FROM" ACIDS, 85
- UNDER DECK STOWAGE MUST BE IN MECHANICALLY VENTILATED SPACE"
OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
TRANSPORT BY SEA:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION (IMDG):
UN 2672 AMMONIA SOLUTIONS (RELATIVE DENSITY BETWEEN 0.880 AND 0.957 AT 15
DEGREES C IN WATER, WITH MORE THAN 10 PERCENT BUT NOT MORE THAN 35 PERCENT
AMMONIA), 8, MARINE POLLUTANT/ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
UN-NO. (IMDG): 2672
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IMDG): AMMONIA SOLUTIONS
CLASS (IMDG): 8 - CORROSIVE SUBSTANCES
EMS-NO. (1): F-A
EMS-NO. (2): S-B
MARINE POLLUTANT: YES
ENVIRONMENT
AIR TRANSPORT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION (IATA):
UN 2672 AMMONIA SOLUTIONS (RELATIVE DENSITY BETWEEN 0.880 AND 0.957 AT 15
DEGREES C IN WATER, WITH MORE THAN 10 PERCENT BUT NOT MORE THAN 35 PERCENT
AMMONIA), 8, III, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS
UN-NO. (IATA): 2672
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (IATA): AMMONIA SOLUTIONS
CLASS (IATA): 8 - CORROSIVES
PACKING GROUP (IATA): III - MINOR DANGER
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, ACS (1336-21-6):
LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) INVENTORY
SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF UNITED STATES SARA SECTION 313
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 1000 LB
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES:
HEALTH HAZARD - ACUTE TOXICITY (ANY ROUTE OF EXPOSURE)
HEALTH HAZARD - SKIN CORROSION OR IRRITATION
HEALTH HAZARD - SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE OR EYE IRRITATION
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) INVENTORY
CHEMICAL(S) SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OR TITLE
III OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT (SARA) OF 1986 AND
40 CFR PART 372.
AMMONIA CAS-NO. 7664-41-7 28%
AMMONIA (7664-41-7):
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 1000 LB
SARA SECTION 302 THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (TPQ): 500 LB
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
AMMONIA (7664-41-7):
LISTED ON THE CANADIAN DSL (DOMESTIC SUBSTANCES LIST)
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS:
AMMONIA (7664-41-7):
LISTED ON THE CANADIAN IDL (INGREDIENT DISCLOSURE LIST)
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR REPRODUCTIVE HARM
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
REVISION DATE: 11/21/2016
TRAINING ADVICE: USERS OF BREATHING APPARATUS MUST BE TRAINED.
OTHER INFORMATION: NONE.
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES: SEE SECTION 16:
H221: FLAMMABLE GAS
H280: CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE; MAY EXPLODE IF HEATED
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H318: CAUSES SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE
H331: TOXIC IF INHALED
H332: HARMFUL IF INHALED
H400: VERY TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 3 - MATERIALS THAT, UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS OR PERMANENT INJURY.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 0 - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN UNDER TYPICAL DIRE
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING INTRINSICALLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS SUCH AS CONCRETE, STONE, AND SAND.
NFPA REACTIVITY 1 - MATERIALS THAT IN THEMSELVES ARE NORMALLY STABLE BUT
CAN BECOME UNSTABLE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES AND
PRESSURES.
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 3 SERIOUS HAZARD - MAJOR INJURY LIKELY UNLESS PROMPT
ACTION IS TAKEN AND MEDICAL TREATMENT IS GIVEN
FLAMMABILITY 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN
PHYSICAL 1 SLIGHT HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE NORMALLY STABLE
BUT CAN BECOME UNSTABLE (SELF-REACT) AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. MATERIALS MAY REACT
NON-VIOLENTLY WITH WATER OR UNDERGO HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION IN THE ABSENCE OF INHIBITORS.
PERSONAL PROTECTION H
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RESPIRATOR
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