===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:AMMONIUM SULFATE
NIIN:01-448-7481
MSDS Number: CFMXC
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:AMMONIUM SULFATE (SOLUTION) (SARA 313)
CAS:7783-20-2
RTECS #:BS4500000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 2840 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:EYE CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION. SKIN
CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION CAUSES GASTROINTESTINAL
IRRITATION. INHALATION MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION. MAY
CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATI ON. PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN
CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
EYE DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, GI TRACT
IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION, ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION, DERMATITIS, EYE DAMAGE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. GIVE CPR IF
NEEDED. KEEP WARM & AT REST. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT &
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15-20 MINS. EYES: WASH IMMEDIATELY
W/LARGE AMOUNTS O F WATER/NORMAL SALINE FOR 15-20 MINS. INGESTION:
INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS & ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPS OF MILK OR
WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NOT GIVEN
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:NONFLAMMABLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IN PRESSURE DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH (APPROVED OR
EQUIVALENT), AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN SUITABLE CLEAN, DRY
CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMMATION/LATER DISPOSAL. DON'T FLUSH MATERIAL
INTO SEWER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. AVOID GENERATING DUSTY
CONDITIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FORM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. USE WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INGEST OR INHALE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR MUST BE BASED ON CONTAMINATION LEVELS
FOUND IN WORK PLACE, MUST BE BASED ON SPECIFIC OPERATION & MUSTN'T
EXCEED WORKING LIMITS OF THE RESPIRATOR & MUST BE JOINTLY APPROVED
BY NIOSH/MSHA.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW PELS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES, EMERGENCY EYE
WASH, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:455F,235C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:455F,235C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:455F
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:1.77
pH:5.5
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS GRANULAR CRYSTALS, NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POTASSIUM + AMMONIUM NITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORATE, POTASSIUM NITRATE,
SODIUM/POTASSIUM ALLOY + AMMONIUM NITRATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS UNDER NORMAL STORAGE AND HANDLING CONDITIONS. AVOID HIGH
TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, NITRIC OXIDE AND
AMMONIA FUMES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
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particular situation.
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