MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-281-2033
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-2033
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600
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%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3/20 STEL
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 1650 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- CONTACT WITH EYES MAY CAUSE
    REDNESS, PAIN & EYE DAMAGE. CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING & ACIDOSIS.
    INHALATION OF DUST OR VAPORS MAY  CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE &
    THROAT. CHRONIC- UNKNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, EYE
    PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN.
    INHALED:REM OVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IFNEEDED. ORAL:DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS SPONTANEOUSLY, KEEP HEAD
    BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF LIQUID INTO LUNGS. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND CHEMICALLY
    COMPATIBLE GLOVES. VACUUM OR SWEEP UP SPILLAGE. AVOID CREATING
    DUST. PLACE SPILLAGE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFO RE REUSE. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH
    SPILLSITE.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY VENTILATED AREA
    AWAY FROM HEAT, MOISTURE & INCOMPATIBLES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN.
    AVOID BREATHING DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING MATERIAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF DUSTY CONDITIONS, A
    NIOSH APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR DUST RESPIRATOR IS
    ADVISED.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER,
    APPROPRIATE LABORATORY COAT TO COVER EXPOSED SKIN
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT PERMIT EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING NEAR
    THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:07/16/85,MEETS OSHA HAZ COMM STD REQUIREMENTS.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:968F,520C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:640F,338C
Vapor Pres:1.0 @ 320F
Vapor Density:1.9
Spec Gravity:1.53
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:29.7% @ 32F (0C)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE POWDER; ODORLESS

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONCENTRATED ACIDS, STRONG BASES, SILVER SALTS, K CHLORATE, AMMONIUM
    NITRATE, BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE & IODINE HEPTAFLUORIDE
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND AMMONIA

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ) IS 5000 LBS.

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