Material Safety Data Sheet

AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, FINE GRANULAR

Carolina Biological Supply Company
Page 1 of 2 Revised 1/2/98 Replaces 5/7/97 Printed 9/01
1. Product Description poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Product Name: Ammonium Chloride, Granular.
Lab Grade. Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped.
Product Code(s): 84-3880, 84-0548, 84-3800
Keep person warm, quiet, and get medical attention.
Size: 500 g, 0.6g
Chemical Name: Ammonium Chloride 5. Firefighting Procedures
CAS Number 12125-02-9
Flash Point (Method Used): Noncombustible
Formula: NH5C1
NFPA Rating: Health: 2
Synonyms: Sal Ammoniac, Ammoneric,
Fire: 0
Ammonium Muriate
Reactivity: 0
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road Extinguisher Media: Use media suitable to extinguish
Burlington, NC 27215 surrounding fire
Chemical Emergency Information: Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: No data available.
800-227-1150 (8am5pm [ET] MF) Autoignition Temperature: No data available
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): Special Firefighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full
800-424-9300 protective equipment and NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus
2. Composition/Information Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Thermal decomposition
on Ingredients produces highly toxic fumes. Explosive reaction with
potassium chlorate or bromine trifluoride. Violent reaction
Principle Hazardous Components:
(ignition) with bromine pentafluoride, NH4, NO3, and IF7.
Ammonium Chloride (CAS# 12125-02-9) 100%
TLV and PEL units: 6. Spill or Leak Procedures
ACGIH-TLV 10 mg/m3,
STEL 20 mg/m3 Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Clean-up personnel should wear
OSHA-PEL 10 mg/m3,
proper protective equipment. Avoid creating dust. Sweep or
STEL 20 mg/m3
scoop up and containerize for disposal.
3. Hazardous Identification 7. Special Precautions
Emergency Overview: Do Not Ingest! Harmful if swallowed.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Keep in
May cause skin irritation. Fumes resulting from heating of
tightly closed container. Store in cool, dry area. Separate from
material are principal hazards (NH3 and HCL).
acids, alkalis, and silver salts.
Potential Health Effects:
Other Precautions: Fumes resulting from heating of this
Eyes: May cause irritation material are principal hazard. Wash thoroughly after
Skin: May cause irritation handling.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract 8. Special Protection Information
Respiratory Protection (Specify Type): None needed under
4. First Aid Measures normal conditions of use with adequate ventilation. NIOSH
Emergency and First Aid Procedures: approved equipment should be worn if PELS are exceeded.
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and Ventilation: Local Exhaust: Preferred
lowering eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if Mechanical (General): Yes
irritation persists. Special: None needed
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Other: No
Remove contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated Protective Gloves: Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent
clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation
Eye Protection: Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be
persists.
worn at all times
Ingestion - Do not induce vomiting. If swallowed, if conscious,
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Lab coat, eye wash,
give plenty of water immediately and call a physician or
and safety shower
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AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, FINE GRANULAR (cont.)
Carolina Biological Supply Company
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9. Physical Data 14. Transport Information
Molecular Weight: 53.50 DOT Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous
Melting Point: 337.8 C substances, solid, n.o.s. (Ammonium Chloride), 9 UN3077,
Boiling Point: 520 C III, Labels Required: Class 9
Vapor Pressure: 1mm @ 160.4 C (sublimes)
15. Regulatory Information
Vapor Density (Air-1): No data available
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 1.53 EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Percent Volatile by Volume: No data available Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
Chronic
Evaporation Rate (Ether=1): No data available
SARA Sec. 313
Solubility in Water: 27%
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Appearance and Odor: White odorless granules or crystalline Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
powder Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs. 261.33
Ammonium
10. Reactivity Data Chloride No No No 5000 No
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat; avoid any action that 16. Additional Information
creates dusting. Reaction with hydrogen cyanide may give the The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet
explosive nitrogen trichloride. represents a compilation of data drawn directly from various
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Acids, oxidizers, strong sources available to us. Carolina Biological Supply makes no
alkalis, silver salts, cyanides, BrF3 representation or guarantee as to the suitability of this
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride and information to a particular application of the substance
ammonia gas covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur carefully assess the applicability of any information contained
herein in regards to the particular use to which the employer
11. Toxicity Data puts the material.
Glossary
Toxicity Data: ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial
orl-rat LD50: 1650 mg/kg (RTECS, 1986); orl-dog LDLo: Hygienists
600mg/kg (RTECS, 1986).
CAS Number Chemical Services Abstract Number
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3 CERCLA Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Chronic: Mutation data cited (RTECS, 1986). Not listed as Compensation, and Liability Act
causing cancer by IARC, NTP, or OSHA. DOT U.S. Department of Transportation
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: Preexisting IARC International Agency of Research on Cancer
conditions of the skin and eyes N/A Not Available
Target Organs: Eyes, skin NTP National Toxicology Program
Primary Route(s) of Entry: Ingestion, inhalation OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
12. Ecological Data ppm parts per million
EPA Waste Numbers: None RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
13. Disposal Information TLV Threshold Limit Value
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all TSCA Toxic Substances Control Act
applicable federal, state and local regulations
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure
compliance