AUSTIN JAMES CO -- AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE  -- 6810-00-527-2476
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:03/09/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-527-2476
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:BUTLER COUNTY
Box:I
City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-625-1535
Emergency Phone Num:412-625-1535
Preparer's Name:HARRY AUSTIN
CAGE:6Z316
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AUSTIN JAMES CO
Address:115 DOWNIEVILLE ROAD
Box:City:MARS
State:PA
ZIP:16046-0827
Country:US
Phone:724-625-1535
CAGE:6Z316

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

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 90.000%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE	(NH4OH)
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Fraction by Wt: 10.000%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONSIDERED A POISON BY CONSUMER
    PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISION BECAUSE OF STRENGTH.
Effects of Overexposure:RASPY CONTINUOUS COUGHING, RUNNY NOSE, EYE,
    SKIN AND/OR THROAT IRRITATIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:SKIN CUTS, BURNS, OR ABRASIONS.
    IRRITATED EYES. RESPIRATORY AILMENTS.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/LRG QTY WATER 15 MIN. CALL PHYSICIAN. SKIN:
    REMOVE CLOTHING/WASH AREA WITH WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT GIVE LIQUID
    IF VICTIM IS UNCONSCIOUS OR DROWSY. OTHERWISE, DRINK PROMPTLY LRG
    QTY OF W TER. FOLLOW WITH FRUIT JUICE AND VEGETABLE OIL. AVOID
    ALCOHOL. CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:OC
Flash Point:>300F,>149C
Lower Limits:16% AMMONIA
Upper Limits:25% AMMONIA
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID FUMES FROM SPILLED OR EXPOSED LIQUID. BE
    PREPARED TO USE MSHA/NIOSH SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:RAPID ADDITION TO CONCENTRATED MINERAL
    ACIDS COULD CREATE EXPLOSIVE CONDITIONS COULD OCCUR IF AMMONIA IS
    HEATED IN A CONFINED AREA WHICH IS NOT ADEQUATE VENTED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN RUN-OFF WITH ABSORBENT MATERIALS SUCH
    AS SAND OR CLAY AND DIKING. TRANSFER LIQUID AND ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    IN APPROVED CONTAINER. THEN FLUSH AND MOP AREA WITH WATER ALLOW TO
    AIR DRY. KEEP SPILL  OUT OF SEWERS AND OPEN BODIES OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID HEAT, DIRECT SUNLIGHT. FOLLOW
    LABEL DIRECTIONS. TIGHTEN CAP SECURELY. STORE CONTAINER UPRIGHT.
    KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR FOOD STUFFS, WATER OR FEED. AVOID
    CREASING OR IMPACTING OF SIDE CONTAINER WALLS. SEPARATE FROM ACIDS,
    BLEACHES, SOAP BASED PRODUCTS OR ORGANIC MATERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS FOR
    CLEANING OR LAUNDRY PREPARATIONS.
Ventilation:NONE.
Protective Gloves:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN HANDLING.
Eye Protection:WEAR GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD WHEN POURING.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:VP OF H20
Spec Gravity:0.962 (WATER=1)
pH:11.5
Viscosity:1-5 CPS
Solubility in Water:100 %
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, TYPICAL AMMONIA AROMA.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS. CORRODES COPPER, ZINC AND THEIR ALLOYS. AVOID
    BLEACH AND IODINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TRIPLE RINSE. THEN OFFER FOR RECYCLING/
    RECONDITION/PUNCTURE & DISPOSE IN SANITARY LANDFILL, OR
    INCINERATION, OR IF ALLOWED BY STATE & LOCAL AUTHORITIES BY
    BURNING. IF BURNED STAY OUT OF SMOKE. DO NOT  REUSE EMPTY CNTNRS,
    WRAP CNTNR, PUT INTRASH.

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