MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION -- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE -- 6810-00-057-8847
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE MSDS Date:01/01/1987 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-057-8847 === Responsible Party === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION Emergency Phone Num:(314)982-5000 Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED CAGE:62910 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865 Country:US Phone:908-859-2151 CAGE:62910 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (SARA III) CAS:12125-02-9 RTECS #:BP4550000 Fraction by Wt: >99% OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3/20 STEL ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9192 EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Effects of Overexposure:INH;DUST MAY IRRIT NOSE,THROAT,ETC;ING:LG DOSES CAUSE ACDIOSIS,VOMIT;SKIN/EYES:MAY IRRIT,PAIN,RDNESS ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IF IRRIT OCCURS ;EYES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15 MIN.GET MED ATTN IMMED. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NONE Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD BRTHG APP. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.V ACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TOAVOID DUST ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTANRS AT COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE. Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES & CLOTHING CONTACT. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV. Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE WASH STATION Supplemental Safety and Health MSDS FM MFR DATED:07-16-85,MEETS OSHA HAZ COMM STD REQUIREMENTS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:N1 NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT Boiling Pt:=520.C, 968.F Vapor Density:1.9 Spec Gravity:1.53 Evaporation Rate & Reference:SUBLIMES AT 338C Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER,ODORLESS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES CORROSIVE MATL,SILVER SALTS,KCLO*4,NH*4NO*3,BRF*3 & IF*7. Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL & AMMONIA GAS WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION TEMP. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION,RECOMMEND DISPOSE OF IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CWA/CERCLA RQ:5000 LBS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.