SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, 09700  -- 6810-00N072367
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE, 09700
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N072367
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CERCLA)
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 1650 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE
    HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE EYE
    IRRITATION. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY T RACT. TO THE BEST OF MFR'S
    KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE
    NOT BEEN(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. TARGET ORGAN
    DATA:SENSE ORGANS & SPECIAL SENSES (MYDRIASIS). BEHAVIORAL (TREMOR;
    CONVLS/EFT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD; COMA). LUNGS, THORAX/RESPIRATION
    (RESP STIMULATION).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.	IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
    PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY
    RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL
    PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    IRRITANT. HARMFUL SOLID. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. HARMFUL IF
    SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & SKIN. RISK OF
    SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR OTHER SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:VIGOROUSLY W/BROMINE TRIFLUORIDE & BROMINE
    PENTAFLUORIDE. WASTE DISP METH:FUMES WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY THE
    RATE OF ADDITION. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULAT IONS. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:644F,340C
Vapor Pres:1 @ 160.4C
Vapor Density:1.9
Spec Gravity:1.527
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES. INCOMPAT W/LEAD & SILVER SALTS. FORMS EXPLO
    MIXTS W/POTASSIUM CHLORATE. REACTS (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS, AMMONIA.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR SM QTYS:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LG STIRRED EXCESS
    OF WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOL SOLIDS/LIQS &
    PACKAGE THEM FOR HAZ-WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQ SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY
    OF WATER. HYDROLYSIS  & NEUTRALIZATION RXNS MAY GENERATE HEAT
    &(SUPDAT)

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