===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:AQUA AMMONIA
NIIN:00F005376
MSDS Number: BBSJQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:BOWER AMMONIA & CHEMICAL CO/PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
Emergency Phone Num:(800) 643-2626
CAGE:FO062
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:BOWER AMMONIA & CHEMICAL CO/PHILADELPHIA, PA 19135
CAGE:FO062
Company:NATIONAL AMMONIA CO
Address:TACONY AND VAN KIRK STREETS
Box:City:PHILDELPHIA
State:PA
ZIP:19135
Country:US
Phone:215-525-7530
CAGE:21059
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:AMMONIA (SARA III)
CAS:7664-41-7
RTECS #:BO0875000
Fraction by Wt: 29.4%
OSHA PEL:50 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 PPM/35 STEL; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, HEADACHE, COUGHING, SEVERE
LUNG CONGESTION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER, THEN INDUCE VOMITING. REFER TO
PHYSICIAN. EYE: FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MIN. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR . ADMINISTER OXYGEN. SEEK MEDICAL HELP.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:16%
Upper Limits:25%
Extinguishing Media:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:SPLASH-PROOF, GAS-TIGHT CHEMICAL GOGGLES,
RUBBER, RESPIRATOR
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED, GIVES OFF AMMONIA GAS.
COMBUSTION OF AMMONIA MAY FORM NITROGEN OXIDES.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:STOP SOURCE IF POSSIBLE. STAY UPWIND AND USE
WATER SPRAY TO ABSORB THE EVOLVED GAS. LUTE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF
WATER. CONTAIN SPILL BY DIKING.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN STRONG GLASS OR PLASTIC,
TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS. STORE IN COOL (80F) AND WELL VENTITED
AREA.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:MHSA/NIOSH APPROVED RESP PROTECTION W/FULL
FACEPIECE FOR GAS & VAPOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT TO KEEP AMMONIA GAS TO 50 PPM.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH/SAFETY SHOWER/DON'T WEAR CONTACT
LENSES W/O GOGGLES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 8/84.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Vapor Pres:475
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:.897
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SIMILAR TO WATER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID AND PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:SULFURIC ACID/STRONG MINERAL
ACIDS/HALOGEN/SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN & NITROGEN GASES >450C
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH ALL REGULATIONS. SUITABLY DILUTED,
PRODUCT MAY BE DISPOSED OF ON AGRICULTURAL LAND AS FERTILIZER. KEEP
SPILL FROM ENTERING STREAMS OR LAKES.
Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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