J T BAKER INC -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 9721  -- 6810-01-046-0265
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE, 9721
MSDS Date:09/07/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-046-0265
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE (CERCLA). LD50:(ORAL,RAT)350 MG/KG
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 20-30%
OSHA PEL:35 PPM (MFR)
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM (MFR)
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 70-80%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:SUPDAT:SPRAY. IN CASE OF SPILL, CAREFULLY NEUT SPILL
    W/DILUTE HCL. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER. INTERNATIONAL LBLG: (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:IRRITATING TO EYES, RESP SYS & SKIN. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN. IN CASE OF CONT W/EYES, RINSE IMMED (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:WITH PLENTY OF WATER & SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:EYE PROT:FULL FACESHIELD .
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:SEVERE IRRITATION OR
    BURNS OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, LUNG INFLAMMATION.
    SKIN:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS. EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS,
    PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE PERM ANENT CORNEAL DAMAGE, BLINDNESS.
    INGESTION:IS HARMFUL AND MAY BE FATAL, SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH,
    THROAT, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:AND STOMACH, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
    DIARRHEA. TARGET ORGANS:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS, EYES, SKIN,
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN DISORDERS, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
    DISEASE.

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

First Aid:INGEST:CALL PHYS. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG AMTS OF WATER. FOLLOW W/DILUTED VINEGAR, FRUIT
    JUICE/WHITES OF EGGS, BEATEN W/WATER. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
    NOT BRTHG,	GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG.
    SKIN:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LEAST 15 MINS WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CLTHG BEFORE RE-USE. EYE:IMMED
    FLUSH W/PLENTY (SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN POS PRESS MODE. MOVE EXPOS CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT
    CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER TO KEEP (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:GIVES OFF FLAM VAPS. VAPS MAY FORM EXPLO
    MIX W/AIR. CLSD CNTNRS EXPOS TO HEAT MAY EXPLODE. ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
    HAS FOLLOWING FLAM LIMS:UPPER-25% & LOWER- (SUPDAT)

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
    STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. VENTILATE AREA. CAREFULLY
    NEUTRALIZE SPILL W/DILUTE HCL. FLUSH AREA W/FLOODING AMTS OF WATER.
    (USE CAUTION).
Neutralizing Agent:J T BAKER NEUTRACIT(R)-2 OR BUCAIM CAUSTIC
    NEUTRALIZERS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE IN
    CORR-PROOF AREA. STORE BELOW 25C. DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
    ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:U.S. PRECAUT LBL:POISON DANGER:CAUSES BURNS. HARMFUL
    IF INHAL. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. EXCEPTIONAL HLTH & CONT
    HAZ:READ MATL SFTY DATA SHEET. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
    CLTHG. DO NOT BREATHE V AP. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLSD CNTNR. (SUPDAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:AT CONC UP TO 300 PPM, NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD CHEM
    CARTRIDGE RESP W/AMMONIA/AMINE CARTRIDGE & DUST/MIST FILTER IS REC.
    ABOVE THIS LEVEL, NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENT TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORK GOGG & (ING 6)
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROT SUIT, LAB COAT & APRON; VENT
    HOOD. ANSI APPRVD EMER EYE BATH, AND DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS COOL; DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CNTNRS.
    EXPLO HAZ:16%. AUTOIGNIT TEMP FOR AMMONIA GAS IS 1204F. MATLS TO
    AVOID:MERCURY, DIMETHYL SULFATE. FIRST AID PROC:OF WATER FOR @ 
    LEAST 15 MINS. OTHER PRECAUT:USE W/ADEQVENT. KEEP CNTNR OUT OF SUN
    & AWAY FROM HEAT. IN CASE OF FIRE, USE WATER (ING 3)

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-108F,-78C
Vapor Pres:570 @ 20C
Vapor Density:0.60
Spec Gravity:0.90 (H*2O=1)
pH:14
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORESS LIQUID, PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, MOST COMMON METALS, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, BROMINE,
    CHLORINE, ALUMINUM, COPPER, BRASS, BRONZE, (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA, OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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