Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to OSHA and ANSI
Printing date 06/23/1999 Reviewed on 04/30/1999
1 Identification of substance:
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Product details:
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Trade name: Ammonium sulfide solution
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Stock number: 33286
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Manufacturer/Supplier:
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Alfa Aesar, A Johnson Matthey Company Johnson Matthey Catalog
Company, Inc. 30 Bond Street Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099 Emergency
Phone: (978) 521-6300 CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 Web Site: www.alfa.com
Information department: Health, Safety and Environmental Department
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Emergency information:
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During normal hours the Health, Safety and Environmental Department.
After normal hours call Chemtrec at (800) 424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
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Chemical characterization:
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Description: (CAS#)
Ammonium sulfide (CAS# 12135-76-1), 20-24%
Water (CAS# 7732-18-5), 76-80%
Identification number(s):
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EINECS Number: 2352234
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3 Hazards identification
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Hazard description: C Corrosive
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Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
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R 31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R 34 Causes burns.
4 First aid measures
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General information
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Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
After inhalation
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Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After skin contact
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Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
After eye contact
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Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then
consult a doctor.
After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
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5 Fire fighting measures
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Suitable extinguishing agents
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Water haze
Alcohol resistant foam
Dry sand
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents Carbon dioxide
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Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
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resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
Ammonia
Hydrogen sulfide
Protective equipment:
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Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
6 Accidental release measures
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Person-related safety precautions: Mount respiratory protective
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device.
Measures for environmental protection:
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Do not allow material to be released to the environment without
proper governmental permits.
Measures for cleaning/collecting:
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Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders,
universal binders, sawdust).
Use neutralizing agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Additional information:
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See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
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Handling
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Information for safe handling:
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Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Information about protection against explosions and fires:
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Keep ignition sources away.
Protect from heat.
Storage
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Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
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No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility:
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Do not store together with acids.
Do not store together with alkalis (caustic solutions).
Aqueous solutions are incompatible with alkali and alkaline earth
metals and many reactive organic and inorganic chemicals.
Further information about storage conditions:
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Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical
experts or their assistants only.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
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Additional information about design of technical systems:
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Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous
chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet
per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
Additional information: No data
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Personal protective equipment
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General protective and hygienic measures
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The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Breathing equipment:
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Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
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Eye protection:
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Safety glasses
Tightly sealed goggles
Full face protection
Body protection: Protective work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
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Form: Liquid
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Color:
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Clear
Yellow
Odor: Like rotten eggs
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Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in condition
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Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
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Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
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Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined
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Flash point: 60 ยฐ C
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Ignition temperature: Not determined
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Decomposition temperature: Not determined
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Danger of explosion:
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Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Explosion limits:
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Lower: Not determined
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Upper: Not determined
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Vapor pressure: at 20 ยฐ C 546 hPa
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Density: at 20 ยฐ C 0.997 g/cm3
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Solubility in / Miscibility with
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Water: Fully miscible
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10 Stability and reactivity
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Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
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Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
Materials to be avoided:
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Acids
Bases
Aluminum/aluminum alloys.
Copper
Aqueous solutions are incompatible with alkali and alkaline earth
metals and many reactive organic and inorganic chemicals.
Dangerous reactions
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Reacts with acids forming hydrogen sulfide
Reacts with alkali metals
Reacts with alkaline earth metals
Reacts with strong oxidizing agents
Dangerous products of decomposition:
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Hydrogen sulfide
Sulfur oxides (SOx)
Ammonia
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
11 Toxicological information
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Acute toxicity:
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Primary irritant effect:
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on the skin:
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Corrosive effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
on the eye:
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Strong corrosive effect.
Irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
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Subacute to chronic toxicity:
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Corrosive materials are acutely destructive to the respiratory tract,
eyes, skin and digestive tract. Eye contact may result in permanent
damage and complete vision loss. Inhalation may result in
respiratory effects such as inflammation, edema, and chemical
pneumonitis. May cause coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of
breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Ingestion may cause damage to
the mouth, throat and esophagus. May cause skin burns or irritation
depending on the severity of the exposure.
Sulfides show variable toxicity. The alkaline sulfides are similar
in action to alkalies. They cause irritation of the skin and are
corrosive by ingestion. The heavy metal sulfides are generally
insoluble and show little toxic action except throught the liberation
of hydrogen sulfide. Hydrogen sulfide, if generated, is toxic, a
severe irritant and flammable. Effects include conjunctivitis,
headache, nausea, dizziness, coughing, pulmonary edema and possibly
death.
Additional toxicological information:
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Swallowing will lead to a strong corrosive effect on mouth and throat
and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
12 Ecological information:
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General notes:
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Do not allow material to be released to the environment without
proper governmental permits.
13 Disposal considerations
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Product:
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Recommendation
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Consult state, local or national regulations for proper disposal.
Uncleaned packagings:
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Recommendation:
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Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing
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agents.
14 Transport information
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DOT regulations:
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Hazard class: 8
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Identification number: UN2683
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Packing group: II
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Hazardous substance: 100 lbs, 45.4 kg
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Proper shipping name (technical name):
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Ammonium sulphide solution
Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class: 8 Corrosive substances
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Item: 45b2
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Danger code (Kemler): 86
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UN-Number: 2683
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Description of goods: Ammonium sulphide solution
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Maritime transport IMDG:
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IMDG Class: 8
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UN Number: 2683
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Packaging group: II
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Proper shipping name: Ammonium sulphide solution
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Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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ICAO/IATA Class: 8
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UN/ID Number: 2683
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Packaging group: II
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Proper shipping name: Ammonium sulphide solution
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15 Regulations
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Product related hazard informations:
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Hazard symbols: C Corrosive
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Risk phrases:
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31 Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
34 Causes burns.
Safety phrases:
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26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty
of water and seek medical advice.
36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face
protection.
45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately.
National regulations
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All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Substance
Inventory.
Information about limitation of use:
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For use only by technically qualified individuals.
16 Other information:
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Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other
information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement
of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect
the health and safety of employees. This information is furnished
without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with
this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other
product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
Department issuing MSDS: Health, Safety and Environmental Department.
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Contact: Darrell R. Sanders
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