===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:AQUA AMMONIA, AQUEOUS AMMONIA, AMMONIACAL LIQ.
NIIN:00-584-3793
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLNCN
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:N 4335 TEMKIN RD
Box:8
City:COLUMBUS
State:WI
ZIP:53925-0008
Country:US
Info Phone Num:920-623-2140
Emergency Phone Num:920-623-2140
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:# 1
CAGE:5Y144
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:COLUMBUS CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:N 4335 TEMKIN RD
Box:8
City:COLUMBUS
State:WI
ZIP:53925-0008
Country:US
Phone:920-623-2140
Contract Num:SP0450-01-M-ZA38
CAGE:5Y144
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS:1336-21-6
RTECS #:BQ9625000
Minumum % Wt:10.
Maxumum % Wt:44.
OSHA PEL:50 PPM TWA
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM TWA
ACGIH STEL:35 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: AMMONIA VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
IRRITATING TO THROAT AT APPROX 400 PPM. CAUSES EDEMA, DYSPNOEA,
BRONCHOSPASM, CHEST PAIN, PIN FROTHY SPUTUM. CONSIDERED IMMEDIATELY
DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH ( NIOSH). INGESTION: AS WITH OTHER
CORROSIVE ALKALIS: SEVERE BURNING OF GULLET, STOMACH, MOUTH, AND
THROAT. POSSIBLE DEATH FROM SHOCK OR ASPHYXIA. ANY AMOUNT CAN BE
DANGEROUS. SKIN: LIQUID: CORROSIVE BU RNS OR BLISTER FORMATION.
GAS: IRRITATES MOIST SKIN. EYES: LIQUID: INTENSELY IRRITATING; IN
EXTREME, CORNEAL ULCERATION OR BLINDNESS. GAS: IRRITATES.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: AMMONIA VAPORS ARE HIGHLY
IRRITATING TO THROAT AT APPROX 400 PPM. CAUSES EDEMA, DYSPNOEA,
BRONCHOSPASM, CHEST PAIN, PIN FROTHY SPUTUM. CONSIDERED IMMEDIATELY
DANGEROUS TO LIFE AND HEALTH ( NIOSH). INGESTION: AS WITH OTHER
CORROSIVE ALKALIS: SEVERE BURNING OF GULLET, STOMACH, MOUTH, AND
THROAT. POSSIBLE DEATH FROM SHOCK OR ASPHYXIA. ANY AMOUNT CAN BE
DANGEROUS. SKIN: LIQUID: CORROSIVE BU RNS OR BLISTER FORMATION.
GAS: IRRITATES MOIST SKIN. EYES: LIQUID: INTENSELY IRRITATING; IN
EXTREME, CORNEAL ULCERATION OR BLINDNESS. GAS: IRRITATES.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IMMEDIATELY FLOOD WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINUTES. SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: QUICKLY REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. WASH
CLOTHING BEFORE RE -USE. IMMEDIATELY WASH AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
OF WATER. SEEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: USE
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION AS NECESSARY AND REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AT
ONCE. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE AR TIFICIAL RESPRATION. SEEK PROMPT
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. ENCOURAGE
VICTIM TO DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER, SUBSTITUTING AS AVAILABLE,
DILUTED VINEGAR, OR CITRUS JUICES. S EEK PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Autoignition Temp:=651.1C, 1204.F
Lower Limits:16
Upper Limits:25
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. AVOID CO2: MAY REACT VIOLENTLY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP FLOW OF
GAS BEFORE EXTINGUISHING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AMMONIA INCREASES THE FIRE HAZARD FROM
OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, INCLUDING OIL. FLAMMABLE LIMITS ARE
BROADENED BY INCREASING TEMPERATURE. AMMONIA VAPOR IN THE RANGE OF
16-25% IN AIR CAN EXPLODE ON CONTACT WITH IGNITION SOURCES.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:REMAIN UPWIND OF SPILL OR LEAK. EVACUATE
IMMEDIATE AREA AND WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DEPENDING
ON THE CONCENTRATION OF AMMONIA IN IMMEDIATE AREA. KEEP IGNITION
SOURCES AWAY.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID ALL CONTACT OF LIQUID WITH THE
BODY. MINIMIZE GAS CONTACT. GOOD MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT LEAKS. KEEP
AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAMES. USE GOOD PROCESS CONTROL. (SEE
OTHER INFORMATION).
Other Precautions:DRUM LABELS REQUIRED. PERSONNEL TRAINING, INCLUDING
ADEQUATE INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT, PARTICULARY PUMPS, VALVES AND
HOSES SHOULD BE PART OF A PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:USE AN APPROVED NIOSH AMMONIA RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:PROVIDE VENTILATION SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW
TWA/TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:ALKALI-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:HARD HAT, FULL-FACE SHIELD IF EYES ARE NOT
COVERED BY RESPIRATORY DEVICE. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES.
RUBBER APRON, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND RUBBER BOOTS FOR ROUTINE
PRODUCT USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:PROVIDE SAFETY SHOWER/EYE-WASH FACILITY AT
SITES OF HANDLING OR STORAGE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE: PER TIR, ITEM IS TYPE I, CONTAINS 27% MINMUM BY WEIGHT AMMONIA
AND 30% MAXIMUM BY WEIGHT AMMONIA., MAX IMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.904.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:=26.7C, 80.F
B.P. Text:30% SOLUTION
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-77.2C, -107.F
M.P/F.P Text:30% SOLUTION
Vapor Pres:6.6 PSIG FOR 30% SOL@100F
Vapor Density:0.596
Spec Gravity:0.897
pH:11.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID; STRONG, PUNGENT AMMONIA ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL, STRONG ACIDS, HALOGENS; AVOID USE OF NON-FERROUS
METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEATING INCREASES VAPOR PRESSURE. AMMONIA
GAS MAY BE RELEASED WHEN AQUA AMMONA IS HEATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:GASEOUS AMMONIA ON HEATING. NORMAL
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS OF AMMONIA VAPOR ARE NITROGEN (N2) AND WATER.
OXIDES OF NITROGEN MAY BE PRODUCED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.
===================== Ecological Information =====================
Ecological:SINCE AQUEOUS AMMONIA IS A FERTILIZER, IT MAY PROMAOTE
EUTROPHICATION IN WATERWAYS.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL OF AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE OR AQUA AMMONIA
MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. USERS OF
THIS PRODICT SHOULD REVIEW THEIR OPERATIONS IN TERMS OF APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LO CAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS, THEN CONSULT WITH
APPROPRIATE REGULATORY AGENCIES BEFORE DISCHARGING OR DI SPOSING OF
WASTE MATERIAL.
=================== MSDS Transport Information ===================
Transport Information:UN2672 FOR SOLUTIONS WITH MORE THAN 10% BUT LESS
THAN 35% (CORROSIVE). UN2073 FOR SOLUTIONS WITH MORE THAN 35% BUT
LESS THAN 50% (NONFLAMMABLE GAS). NOTE: PER TIR, ITEM IS TYPE I,
CONTAINS 27% MINMUM BY WEIGHT AMMONIA AND 30% MAXIMUM BY WEIGHT
AMMONIA., MAX IMUM SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.904.
===================== Regulatory Information =====================
SARA Title III Information:40 CFR PART 355 EHS, RQ= 100 LBS. 40 CFR
PART 370 HAZ SUBSTANCE RQ = 1,000 LBS OR 40 US GAL @30%. SARA SEC
311 HAZA CATEGORIES: IMMEDIATE HELATH, FIRE, SUDDEN RELEASE OF
PRESSURE, AND REACTIVE. 40 CFR KPART 372 TOXIC CHEMICALS: AQUA
AMMONIA IS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF SEC 313 OF
TITLE III OF SUPERFUND, LISTED CHEMICAL IS AMMONIA (CAS 7664-42-7).
======================= Other Information =======================
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