Material Safety Data
Sheet
Ammonium Chloride
ACC# 01170
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Ammonium Chloride
Catalog Numbers: AC9470862, S70609, S70609-1, S70609-2,
S70609-3, A649 3, A649 500, A649-3, A649-500, A64910KG, A6493, A649500, A661 10,
A661 3, A661 500, A661-10, A661-3, A661-500, A66110, A6613, A661500, NC9483471,
NC9483488, NC9528216, NC9570959, S706091, S706092, S706093, XXA649EP10KG
Synonyms: Ammonium Chloratum, Ammonium Chloridum, Ammonium Muriate,
Sal Ammonia, Salmiac.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance,
call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call:
703-527-3887
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 12125-02-9 |
Ammonium chloride |
>99.0 |
235-186-4 |
Hazard
Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22 36
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless or white. Caution! May cause
respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes
eye irritation. May cause skin irritation.
Target Organs:
None.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May
cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: If heated, dust or fume may cause respiratory
tract irritation.
Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin
contact may cause dermatitis.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of soap and water
for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get
medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and
alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove
from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Substance is noncombustible. Containers may explode in the heat
of a fire. May polymerize explosively when involved in a fire.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical,
carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Substance is
noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. For
large fires, use water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam. Cool containers
with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out.
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and
place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with
adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in
eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion
and inhalation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store below 40°C.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep
airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| Ammonium chloride |
10 mg/m3 TWA; 20 mg/m3 STEL |
10 mg/m3 TWA |
none
listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs: Ammonium
chloride: 10 mg/m3 TWA; 20 mg/m3 STEL
Personal Protective
Equipment
Eyes: 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.
Skin: Wear impervious gloves.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent
skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations
found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or
European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance: colorless or white
Odor: odorless
pH: 5.0 (10% sol at 25C)
Vapor Pressure: 1 mm Hg @ 160.4C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 520 deg
C(sublimes)
Freezing/Melting Point:328 deg C
Autoignition
Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits,
Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility:
39.6% at 176F.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.53 (Water=1)
Molecular Formula:NH4Cl
Molecular Weight:53.4877
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal
storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible
materials, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Acids, alkalis, and their associated carbonates. Substance reacts with lead and
silver salts to form a fulminating compound. Substance reacts with ammonium
compounds, bromine pentafluoride, bromine trifluoride, hydrogen cyanide, iodine
heptafluoride, nitrates, and potassium chlorate.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products: Irritating and toxic fumes and gases, ammonia and hydrochloric
acid fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: May occur.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 12125-02-9: BP4550000
LD50/LC50:
CAS#
12125-02-9:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 100 mg Severe;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1300 mg/kg;
Oral, rat:
LD50 = 1650 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 12125-02-9: Not
listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No
information available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity:
Cytogenetic analysis: hamster fibroblast, 400 mg/L.
Other Studies:
None.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: LC50 = 109.0 mg/L; 48 Hr.; Static conditions Sunfish (fresh water) TLm=6
ppm/96H
Environmental: No information reported.
Physical:
No information available.
Other: None.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada
TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
No information available. |
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AMMONIUM CHLORIDE |
| Hazard Class: |
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9.2 |
| UN Number: |
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UN9085 |
| Packing Group: |
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III |
| Additional Info: |
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| REGULATED LIMIT 230KG |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 12125-02-9 is listed on the TSCA
inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the
chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test
Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA
Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals
in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302
(RQ)
CAS# 12125-02-9: final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg)
Section 302
(TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA
Codes
CAS # 12125-02-9: acute, chronic.
Section 313
No
chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This
material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not
contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2
Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 12125-02-9 is listed as a
Hazardous Substance under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None
of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 12125-02-9 can be found on the following state right to
know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals
in this product are listed. European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22
Harmful if swallowed.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety
Phrases:
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 12125-02-9: 1
Canada
CAS#
12125-02-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 12125-02-9 is listed on Canada's
DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
CAS#
12125-02-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure
Limits
CAS# 12125-02-9: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 10 mg/m3 (fume)
OEL
-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 10
mg/m3
;STEL 20 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 10 mg/m3 (fume)
OEL-FRANCE:TWA
10 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 10 mg/m3 (fume)
OEL-RUSSIA:
STEL 10 mg/m3 (fume) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 6 mg/m3 (fume)
OEL-UNITED K
INGDOM:TWA 10 mg/m3;STEL 20 mg/m3 (fume) OEL IN BULGARIA,
COLOMBIA, J
ORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE,
VIETNAM c
heck ACGI TLV
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
6/15/1999
Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
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