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

MSDS NAME:AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE
NIIN:00-628-3388
MSDS Number: BFJMH
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:NAVAL ORDNANCE SYSTEMS COMMAND
CAGE:JO003
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:HOECHST CELANESE CHEM GROUP
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75356-9320
Country:US
Phone:214-689-4000
CAGE:10001
Company:NAVAL ORDNANCE STATION
Address:101 STRAUSS AVE
Box:City:INDIAN HEAD
State:MD
ZIP:20640-5000
Country:US
Phone:301-743-4659
CAGE:JO003

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

Name:AMMONIUM PERCHLORATE
CAS:7790-98-9
RTECS #:SC7520000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES.FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    IRRITATING OR POISONOUS GASES.

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

First Aid:IRRIGATE THE CONTAMINATED EYES W/RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTE
    OR LONGER,FOLLOWED BY OPTHAMOLOGICAL TREATMENT.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING & SHOES.

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

Flash Point:N.A.
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO*2 FOR SML FIRES.LG FIRES:FLOOD
    W/WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:SPRAY WATE FROM BEHIND PROTECTIVE BOARD,IN
    ADV.STAGE-REFUGE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES.MIXTURES W/FUELS
    MAY EXPLODE.RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER WITH WEAK REDUCING AGENTS SUCH AS
    HYPO,BISULFITES OR FERROUS SALTS.BISULFITES OR FERROUS SALTS NEED
    ADDITIONAL PROMOTER OF SOME 3M-H*2SO*4 TO ACCELERATE
    REACTION.TRANSFER THE SLURRY INTO A LARGE  CONT. OF WATER
    NEUTRALIZE W/SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.AVOID MIXING & CONTACT WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS,METALLIC
    POWDERS,STRONG ACIDS.
Other Precautions:WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,COVERALLS,A FACE SHIELD & A BODY
    SHIELD.THE COVERALLS SHOULD BE WASHED FREQUENTLY

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS,AND/OR DUST
    MASK
Ventilation:AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL DUST IN AIR
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS,FACE SHIELD,BODY SHIELD
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTAINER MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE.MAY EXPLODE FROM
    FRICTION,SHOCK,HEAT OR CONTAMINATION.KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS
    COOL WITH WATER SPRAY TO PROTECT AGAINST EXPLOSION

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP.266F
Spec Gravity:1.95
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS,ODORLESS CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
POWDERED METALS,IGNITION SOURCES,ORG MATLS,STRONG ACIDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:USE VAST VOLUME OF CONC.SOLUTION OF REDUCING
    AGENT(BISULFITES OR FERROUS SALTS W/3M-H*2SO*4 OR HYPO).NEUTRALIZE
    WITH SODA ASH OR DILUTE HCL.DRAIN INTO AN APPROVED DISPOSAL AREA
    WITH ABUNDANT WATER.

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