ammonium chloride (cercla) ld50(oral,rat):1.650 mg/kg water
===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:AMMONIA ELECTRODE FILLING SOLUTION, 951202
NIIN:00N072102
MSDS Number: CBPYY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ORION RESEARCH INC
Address:529 MAIN ST
City:BOSTON
State:MA
ZIP:02129
Country:US
Info Phone Num:617-242-3900
Emergency Phone Num:617-242-3900
CAGE:014G6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ORION RESEARCH, INC.
Address:500 CUMMINGS CENTER
Box:City:BEVERLY
State:MA
ZIP:01915-6199
Country:US
Phone:978-232-6000
CAGE:014G6
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:AMMONIUM CHLORIDE (CERCLA) LD50(ORAL,RAT):1.650 MG/KG
CAS:12125-02-9
RTECS #:BP4550000
Fraction by Wt: 0.62%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 FUME
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 98.47%
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION OF LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE
NAUSEA, VOMITING, ACIDOSIS. BECAUSE OF LOW CONCENTRATION OF SALT
(LESS THAN 1%), THIS PRODUCT IS A LOW CHRONIC OR ACUTE HEALTH RISK.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:COUGH, NAUSEA , IRRITATION OF STOMACH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:STOMACH AILMENTS IF INGESTED.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGESTION:CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP) . EYES:IMMEDIATELY
FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE
FROM MD . SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH WATER.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE . ANY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE AND WIPE UP SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL STORAGE. KEEP
CLOSURE SEALED TO PROTECT PRODUCT INTEGRITY.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NONE.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NO EATING OR DRINKING WHEN WORKING WITH THIS
PRODUCT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH:5-6 @ 28C.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Spec Gravity:1.0 (H*2O=1)
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE (% BY WT)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, ODORLESS LIQUID.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, HYPOCHLORINE BLEACHES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA GAS WHEN MADE BASIC.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS WHEN
DISPOSING OF THIS PRODUCT.
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