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SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
NAME: AMMONIA-ALL PURPOSE
SYNONYMS: Ammonium Hydroxide Solution
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS
INGREDIENTS
Ammonium Hydroxide 1336-21-6 9.90% 50 ppm* YES
* Exposure limit for ammonia
SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid Boiling Point (oF): ND
Odor: Pungent, ammonia odor Freezing Point (oF): ND
pH: 14 Specific Gravity(H2O=1 @ 70oF): 0.960
Water solubility: Complete Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20oC: ND
Vapor Density (air=1) : ND Volatile Organic (VOC) content: NA
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1) <1
SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flash Point (Method): None Explosive Limits: Lower 16% Upper 25%
Flammable Limits: Auto Ignition Temperature: 1204 oF
Extinguishing Media: Alcohol foam. Carbon Dioxide. Dry chemical. Water spray
Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards: Evacuate unprotected personnel. Wear protective clothing including NIOSH approved self contained breathing apparatus. Remain upwind of fire to avoid hazardous vapors and decomposition products. Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers and disperse vapors.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards: Contact with strong oxidizing agents may cause an explosion. Heat of a welding or cutting torch can cause an explosion. Ammonia will combine readily with either silver oxide or mercury to form explosive fulminating compounds. Contact with halogens and chlorates can cause explosions. Can form hazardous decomposition products of nitrogen oxides and ammonia.
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SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stable: X Unstable: Hazardous Polymerization: Occurs: Does not Occur: X
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with heat, sparks, electric arcs, open flame.
Materials to Avoid: Acids, Strong oxidizing agents, Combustible materials. Halogens. Acrolein. Sodium hydroxide. Chlorates. Chromium trioxide. Ethylene Oxide. Boron. Chlorites. Dimethyl trioxide. Phosphorous trioxide. Propylene Oxide. Nitrogen tetroxide. Silver nitrate. Silver chloride. Potassium chlorate. Potassium ferricyanide. Dimethyl sulfate. Gaseous or liquid ammonia will vigorously attack, copper, silver, zinc and their alloys. It will combine readily with either silver oxide or mercury to form explosive fulminating compounds. Avoid use of nonferrous metals, galvanized surfaces. Forms explosive compounds with many heavy metals (gold, silver, mercury, etc.) and their salts, especially halide salts.
Decomposition Products: Ammonia. Nitrogen oxides.
SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES – FIRST AID
Carcinogen: No
EYES: Liquid
or vapors cause severe burns to the eyes with possible permanent damage Always
use chemical goggles. In case of contact flush with water for 15 minutes while
holding eyelids open. Get immediate medical attention.
SKIN: Can cause severe irritation and burns with possible permanent damage. Toxic if absorbed through the skin. Use chemical protective equipment such as chemical goggles, face shield, rubber apron, rubber gloves. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical attention.
INHALATION: Causes severe irritation and burns to the mouth throat and nose. Can cause chest pain, coughing, asthma running nose and lung fibrosis. Exposure to above 1700 ppm can result in death. For concentrations exceeding the permissible exposure level a NIOSH approved full face respirator is required. Conform with all OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 respirator use regulations.
INGESTION: Corrosive. Causes severe irritation and burns with similar effects caused by inhalation. Drink a quart of water. DO NOT induce vomiting If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of the liquid into the lungs. After dilution with water drink fruit juice or diluted vinegar to help neutralize. Get immediate medical help.
IN ALL CASES: GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF EFFECTS PERSIST
PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.
HYGIENE: Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs
NOTE TO PHYSICIANS The conventional symptoms of developing pulmonary edema should be observed regularly. Anyone exposed to ammonia who breathes in short, rapid shallow breaths should be immobilized. In most cases 24 hour bed rest, under the observation of a physician, will be necessary before it can be determined that the victim is out of danger. Anyone who accidentally has been exposed to high or unknown concentrations of ammonia and how has ammonical breath, tightness of the chest, bloodshot eyes with swollen lids, and a cough that may discharge bloody mucous is seriously ill. Such a person should be immobilized at once, eyes washed, and oxygen administered. Any sort of movement on the victim’s part will aggravate the developing edema and may result in death.
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SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE
SPILLS AND LEAKS: Evacuate unprotected personnel. Maintain adequate ventilation. Keep up wind of vapors. Use proper protective equipment and respiratory protection. Contain and collect excess. Neutralize residual with dilute acetic, muriatic or sulfuric acid. Prevent loss to water systems as ammonia is extremely toxic to marine life.
STORAGE AND HANDLING: Store in a cool well ventilated area out of direct sunlight. Store in a dry location away from any heat sources.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Neutralize with dilute acid. Follow all local, state, and federal regulations.
EMPTY CONTAINERS: Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Send to a recycling center or return to Wausau Chemical Corporation.
SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION
DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION: NONE
LABEL REQUIRED: NONE
The
information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty,
representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the
information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s
knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical
Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does
not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the
information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own
tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as
well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.
ND – Not Determined NA – Not Applicable NE – Not Established