=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:AMMONIUM ACETATE
NIIN:00-234-7209
MSDS Number: BDLLF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCT DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:314-982-5000
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Name:AMMONIUM ACETATE  (SARA III)
CAS:631-61-8
RTECS #:AF3675000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF SKIN,EYES AND
    RESPIRATORY OR G.I. TRACT;COUGHING,SHORTNESS OF
    BREATHE;REDNESS,PAIN OR EYE INJURY. CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:INH/ING:IRRIT RESP TRACT & GI
    TRACT:EYES/SKIN:IRRITATES.CAUSES REDNESS,PAIN.MAY DAMAGE EYE BY
    SOLN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GET MD FOR BREATHG
    DIFFICULTY;INGEST:IMMED INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING 2 GL OF
    WATER/MILK.NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.GET MD IMMED;SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER.GET MD IF IRRIT OCCURS ;EYES:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15
    MIN.GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINQUISH W. AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
    BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEAN UP PERSONS NEED
    PROTCTV CLOTHG/RESP PROTCTION FM DUST.PICK UP SPILL & PLACE IN A
    SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL IN A METHOD THAT
    DOES NOT GENERATE DUST.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
    COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE;DO NOT STORE
    IN HUMID AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
    CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED: 7/26/85 CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:237F/114C
Spec Gravity:1.07
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPAREN COLORLESS CRYSTALS,SLIGHT ACETIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ACIDS,SOD HYPOCHLORITE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE/HUMID WEATHER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:AMMONIA,CO,CO*2 & OXIDES OF NITROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION,
    RECOMMEND DISPOSE OF IN A RCRA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY.
    ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
    CWA/CERCLA RQ:5000 LBS.

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